For neutron star rotation with beams, which of the following statements is NOT true?   a. As in the case of Earth, the magnetic axis of a neutron star could be inclined to its rotational axis.   b. When neither beam is pointed toward Earth, observers detect no energy.   c. The rotation of the neutron star will sweep its beam around like beams from a lighthouse.   d. While a beam points roughly toward Earth, observers detect a pulse.   e. The beams must be exactly symmetrical.

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For neutron star rotation with beams, which of the following statements is NOT true?
  a.
As in the case of Earth, the magnetic axis of a neutron star could be inclined to its rotational axis.
  b.
When neither beam is pointed toward Earth, observers detect no energy.
  c.
The rotation of the neutron star will sweep its beam around like beams from a lighthouse.
  d.
While a beam points roughly toward Earth, observers detect a pulse.
  e.
The beams must be exactly symmetrical.
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