Why Aren't Optical or Radio Telescopes Used in Particle Astronomy

question 52

Multiple Choice

Why aren't optical or radio telescopes used in particle astronomy, which studies cosmic waves and gravity waves?

• A) Cosmic and gravity waves are too dangerous to detect.
• B) Particle astronomy can only be studied in deep space.
• C) Cosmic and gravity waves are too large of particles for ground-based telescopes.
• D) Optical and radio telescopes can only detect electromagnetic radiation.
• E) Optical and radio telescopes are not technologically advanced enough to capture these particles.

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Definitions:

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue that extends from the brainstem down the back, enclosed in the vertebral column.

Lumbar Plexus

A network of nerve fibers in the lower back (lumbar region) that supplies nerves to the lower limb.

Major Nerve

A principal nerve, typically large in size, that carries significant sensory or motor information to and from the central nervous system.

Brachial Plexus

A network of nerves that originate from the spinal cord in the neck and supply the arm and hand.