Similar to our Sun, pulsars' rotations are believed to slow down because
A) they are losing angular momentum into space via outward streaming particles.
B) they are dragging companion stars around in their magnetic field.
C) they are getting tired.
D) of conservation of angular momentum.
E) their mass is increasing.
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