Question
The mirrors on the Webb telescope are made from beryllium (Be). What is a disadvantage of working with this material?(1 point)
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It is a weak metal.
It is a weak metal.
It is rare.
It is rare.
It is a heavy metal.
It is a heavy metal.
It is a poor conductor of heat.
Responses
It is a weak metal.
It is a weak metal.
It is rare.
It is rare.
It is a heavy metal.
It is a heavy metal.
It is a poor conductor of heat.
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The disadvantage of working with beryllium (Be) is that **it is rare.** Beryllium is not abundant in the Earth's crust, which can make it more difficult and costly to source compared to more common materials.