Which of the following is a true statement?(1 point) Responses The majority of modern day telescopes used for scientific research are refracting telescopes. The majority of modern day telescopes used for scientific research are refracting telescopes. Some telescopes use radio waves to observe the universe. Some telescopes use radio waves to observe the universe. Telescopes are only used for visual observation. Telescopes are only used for visual observation. Telescopes are impossible to use in space. Telescopes are impossible to use in space.

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The true statement is: Some telescopes use radio waves to observe the universe.

The other statements are false:

  • The majority of modern-day telescopes used for scientific research are reflecting telescopes, not refracting ones.
  • Telescopes can also be equipped to observe in other wavelengths (such as infrared, ultraviolet, and X-rays) in addition to visual observation.
  • Telescopes can and are used in space (e.g., the Hubble Space Telescope).