Question
Why are X-ray telescopes placed in space, but not on Earth’s surface? (1 point)
Responses
A telescope in space is closer to the planets and stars.
A telescope in space is closer to the planets and stars.
Earth’s surface releases X-rays into the atmosphere.
Earth’s surface releases X-rays into the atmosphere.
X-rays are too powerful and dangerous to be used on Earth.
X-rays are too powerful and dangerous to be used on Earth.
Earth’s atmosphere deflects X-rays from space.
Responses
A telescope in space is closer to the planets and stars.
A telescope in space is closer to the planets and stars.
Earth’s surface releases X-rays into the atmosphere.
Earth’s surface releases X-rays into the atmosphere.
X-rays are too powerful and dangerous to be used on Earth.
X-rays are too powerful and dangerous to be used on Earth.
Earth’s atmosphere deflects X-rays from space.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:
**Earth’s atmosphere deflects X-rays from space.**
X-rays are absorbed by the Earth’s atmosphere, which is why X-ray telescopes need to be placed in space to observe cosmic X-ray sources.
**Earth’s atmosphere deflects X-rays from space.**
X-rays are absorbed by the Earth’s atmosphere, which is why X-ray telescopes need to be placed in space to observe cosmic X-ray sources.