A pulsar is most probably formed
A) in the core of a star as it evolves through its main-sequence phase.
B) in the center of a supernova explosion.
C) within a huge gas cloud,by collisions between stars.
D) just after the formation of a protostar by gravitational condensation.

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A pulsar is a highly magnetized, rotating neutron star that emits beams of electromagnetic radiation out of its magnetic poles. Pulsars are formed when a massive star undergoes a supernova explosion, which causes its core to collapse into a neutron star. Therefore, choice B is the best choice as it accurately describes the formation of a pulsar.

A Pulsar Is Most Probably Formed