Which of the Following Causes the Biggest Problem in Detecting

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following causes the biggest problem in detecting infrared photons from an astronomical object?

• A) Smog
• B) Carbon dioxide
• C) Water vapor
• D) Light pollution

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