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Pulsars are stars that give off preciselly spaced bursts of radiation. Which of the following is responsible for this phenomenon.

AThe strong magnetic field of a neutron star causes it to emit radiation into narrow beams that sweep by earth as the star spins.

BThe presence of a neutron star orbiting very close to the pulsar causes a recurring increase in the pulsar's energy output

CThe buildup and collapse of neutron star's magnetic field repels and attracts ionised gases on the stars surface

Dsize and distance

Answer:

C. The buildup and collapse of neutron star's magnetic field repels and attracts ionised gases on the stars surface


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