What is the reason for the very fast rotation of neutron stars?
A) It is a consequence of the conservation of angular momentum applied to collapsing objects.
B) The convection in the cores of high-mass stars is responsible for this.
C) The high temperature in the cores of high-mass stars imprints fast rotations.
D) The degenerate iron core leads to fast spins.
E) The fast rotation is due to their huge gravity on their surface.
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