Why do pulsars "pulse"?
A) They have extremely strong magnetic fields.
B) They have extremely fast rotation rates.
C) Their rotation axis is misaligned with their magnetic field axis.
D) Their surface expands and contracts rapidly, causing changes in brightness.

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Pulsars "pulse" because their rotation axis is misaligned with their magnetic field axis, causing beams of radiation to sweep across the Earth as they rotate.

Why Do Pulsars "Pulse