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burton19126

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Describe in detail the observational properties of a pulsar. From these properties, how is it possible to interpret it as a neutron star?
 
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The distance between two successive wave crests is the ________ of a wave.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A pulsar emits a radio wavelength signal at very regular intervals of a fraction of a second. The length of each pulse is on the order of milliseconds. Only a spinning object will be so regular, and only an object of very small size (like a neutron star) will be able to put out a pulse so short in length. A white dwarf spinning that fast would tear apart.

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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