Advantages of a Telescope in a Spacecraft Do Not Include

question 13

Multiple Choice

Advantages of a telescope in a spacecraft do not include

• A) the absence of an atmosphere to affect light from space.
• B) the absence of background radiation from the earth that may swamp faint signals from space.
• C) less cost.
• D) the ability to see the entire sky.

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Definitions:

CPI

Consumer Price Index; a measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, such as transportation, food, and medical care.

Price Index

A price index measures the average change in prices of a basket of goods and services over time, indicating inflation or deflation trends.

Inflation Rate

Measures the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and, subsequently, purchasing power is falling.

Nominal Interest Rate

The rate of interest before adjustments for inflation, as quoted by banks and financial institutions.