Why Is It So Difficult to Take Pictures of Extrasolar

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Multiple Choice

Why is it so difficult to take pictures of extrasolar planets?

• A)Extrasolar planets give off light at different wavelengths than planets in our solar system.
• B)No telescope is powerful enough to detect the faint light from a distant planet.
• C)Their light is overwhelmed by the light from their star.
• D)Telescopes are too busy with other projects.

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Definitions:

Sequential

Describes a process that follows a specific order or sequence, where each step or stage comes one after the other in a logical progression.

Transitivity

The cognitive ability to recognize logical relationships among elements in a serial order and to deduce the third relation from the first two.

Formal Operations

The fourth and final stage of Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, characterized by the ability to think abstractly, reason logically, and manage hypothetical situations.

Cognitive Development

The process by which a child learns to reason, solve problems, and understand concepts throughout different stages of early life.