Question
Why are X-ray telescopes placed in space, but not on Earth's surface?
(1 point)
O X-rays are too powerful and dangerous to be used on Earth
Earth's surface releases X-rays into the atmosphere
A telescope in space is closer to the planets and stars
Earth's atmosphere deflects X-rays from space
(1 point)
O X-rays are too powerful and dangerous to be used on Earth
Earth's surface releases X-rays into the atmosphere
A telescope in space is closer to the planets and stars
Earth's atmosphere deflects X-rays from space
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is: **Earth's atmosphere deflects X-rays from space.**
X-rays do not penetrate Earth's atmosphere effectively, which is why X-ray telescopes are placed in space. This allows them to observe cosmic X-rays without interference from atmospheric absorption.
X-rays do not penetrate Earth's atmosphere effectively, which is why X-ray telescopes are placed in space. This allows them to observe cosmic X-rays without interference from atmospheric absorption.