Physics - Modern Physics Question with Solution | TestHub

PhysicsModern PhysicsX-raysEasy2 minPYQ_2010
PhysicsEasysingle choice

Assertion : X-ray astronomy is possible only from satellites orbiting the earth. Reason : Efficiency of X-rays telescope is large as compared to any other telescope.

Options:

Answer:
C
Solution:

The earth's atmosphere is transparent to visible light and radio waves, but absorbs X-rays. Therefore -rays telescope cannot be used on earth surface.

Stream:AIIMSSubject:PhysicsTopic:Modern PhysicsSubtopic:X-rays
⏱ 2mℹ️ Source: PYQ_2010

Doubts & Discussion

Loading discussions...