Question
The diagram below shows two types of telescopes that are commonly used.
Both of the telescopes are based on Earth's surface. The simple telescope requires visible light in order for images to be perceived. The radio telescope receives invisible radio waves, and works whether the skies are clear or cloudy. This is because radio waves can travel through water droplets and dust particles. Which statement best compares the two telescopes?
A.
The radio telescope is unable to reflect waves in order to detect certain objects in space.
B.
The radio telescope is unable to detect electromagnetic radiation, but the simple telescope can.
C.
The radio telescope is likely able to detect objects using sound waves, and the simple telescope cannot.
D.
The radio telescope is likely able to detect objects farther away in space than a simple telescope
Both of the telescopes are based on Earth's surface. The simple telescope requires visible light in order for images to be perceived. The radio telescope receives invisible radio waves, and works whether the skies are clear or cloudy. This is because radio waves can travel through water droplets and dust particles. Which statement best compares the two telescopes?
A.
The radio telescope is unable to reflect waves in order to detect certain objects in space.
B.
The radio telescope is unable to detect electromagnetic radiation, but the simple telescope can.
C.
The radio telescope is likely able to detect objects using sound waves, and the simple telescope cannot.
D.
The radio telescope is likely able to detect objects farther away in space than a simple telescope
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The best statement that compares the two telescopes is:
**D. The radio telescope is likely able to detect objects farther away in space than a simple telescope.**
This is because radio telescopes are capable of detecting radio waves emitted by distant astronomical objects, which can provide information about their characteristics and behaviors over vast distances, while visible light telescopes (simple telescopes) are limited to the wavelengths of light they can collect and are generally less effective at observing extremely distant or faint objects.
**D. The radio telescope is likely able to detect objects farther away in space than a simple telescope.**
This is because radio telescopes are capable of detecting radio waves emitted by distant astronomical objects, which can provide information about their characteristics and behaviors over vast distances, while visible light telescopes (simple telescopes) are limited to the wavelengths of light they can collect and are generally less effective at observing extremely distant or faint objects.