How do we know that pulsars are neutron stars?

A) We have observed massive-star supernovae produce pulsars.
B) Pulsars and neutron stars look exactly the same.
C) No massive object, other than a neutron star, could spin as fast as we observe pulsars spin.
D) Pulsars have the same upper mass limit as neutron stars do.
E) none of the above


C

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In the diagram, if the current through R1 is 5 A up and if the current through R3 is 3 A up, what is the current in R2?

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A. 8 A up
B. 8 A down
C. 2 A up
D. 2 A down
E. more information is needed

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