What is a unique feature of some neutron stars that makes them act as interstellar beacons?
The Spiders That Turn Stars into Planets

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Their immense gravitational pull
Their rapid spin and emission of radio waves
Their large size compared to the Sun
Their ability to absorb light
2.
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What happens to a massive star when it runs out of fuel in its core?
It becomes a black hole
It collapses into a neutron star
It turns into a white dwarf
It expands into a red giant
3.
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How do magnetic fields influence the spin of neutron stars?
They slow down the spin
They have no effect on the spin
They regulate the spin speed
They increase the spin speed
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What is the term used for pulsars that spin at rates that seem impossible based on their formation?
Redback pulsars
Lonely pulsars
Black Widow pulsars
Millisecond pulsars
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How do Black Widow pulsars affect their companion stars?
They merge with them
They cause them to explode
They increase their mass
They strip them of mass, turning them into planets
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a potential explanation for the high mass of some neutron stars?
Presence of dark matter
An ocean of free-floating quarks in their cores
Fusion of multiple neutron stars
Extra gravitational forces
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the significance of studying Black Widow pulsars?
They explain the origin of galaxies
They reveal the age of the universe
They provide insights into the maximum mass of neutron stars
They help understand the formation of black holes
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