Far-Infrared Telescopes Have to Be Cooled,but Visible-Light Telescopes Do Not

question 7

Multiple Choice

Far-infrared telescopes have to be cooled,but visible-light telescopes do not.Why not?

• A)Far-infrared radiation is absorbed by the Earth's atmosphere.
• B)Visible-light telescopes detect light from cool objects.
• C)Far-infrared telescopes can only work in space.
• D)Telescopes are not hot enough to emit visible light.

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Definitions:

Hypergeometric Probability

The probability of a certain number of successes in draws, without replacement, from a finite population that contains exactly two kinds of objects.

Finite Population

A population set that contains a limited number of distinct units or elements.

Hypergeometric Probability

The probability of obtaining a specific number of successes in a finite population without replacement, ideal for modeling scenarios where the probability changes on each draw.

Denotes Success

Indicates the achievement or accomplishment of a specified goal or criterion.