The mirrors on the Webb telescope are made from beryllium (Be). What is a disadvantage of working with this material?(1 point)

Responses

It is rare.
It is rare.

It is a weak metal.
It is a weak metal.

It is a heavy metal.
It is a heavy metal.

It is a poor conductor of heat.
It is a poor conductor of heat.

1 answer

The correct response is: It is a rare.

Beryllium is considered rare, and its extraction and processing can be challenging and expensive.