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I've heard that the surface of a fast spinning neutron star(pulsar) rotates at about 5th the speed of light with respect to the centre. If so, then would the periphery experience Lorentz contraction? How would it affect the structure of the star?

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Do mosquitoes communicate amongst themselves?

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In a rapidly spinning neutron star, does the radius of the star decrease due to Lorentz contraction?

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What physiological changes occur in the body that leads to pica in an anemic patient?

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What makes a substance good neutron absorber?

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If the neutron cannot be deflected by magnetic fields, how did scientists theorize its existence and how was it discovered?

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In psychology, what's the relation between priming and availability heuristic?

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It is said that we tend to forget memories that aren't recalled often or not used often, if so then how come traumatic memories stay vivid even after decades of experiencing them?

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How are we able to ascertain the shape of the universe as flat by mapping out cosmic microwave background radiation?

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How did astronomers and scientists prove that the universe is mostly flat and what does it actually mean?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
I've heard that the surface of a fast spinning neutron star(pulsar) rotates at about 5th the speed of light with respect to the centre. If so, then would the periphery experience Lorentz contraction? How would it affect the structure of the star?	5223
Do mosquitoes communicate amongst themselves?	13
In a rapidly spinning neutron star, does the radius of the star decrease due to Lorentz contraction?	9
What physiological changes occur in the body that leads to pica in an anemic patient?	7
What makes a substance good neutron absorber?	7
If the neutron cannot be deflected by magnetic fields, how did scientists theorize its existence and how was it discovered?	5
In psychology, what's the relation between priming and availability heuristic?	4
It is said that we tend to forget memories that aren't recalled often or not used often, if so then how come traumatic memories stay vivid even after decades of experiencing them?	3
How are we able to ascertain the shape of the universe as flat by mapping out cosmic microwave background radiation?	1
How did astronomers and scientists prove that the universe is mostly flat and what does it actually mean?	1