Why Do Astronomers Currently Prefer Orbiting Telescopes Over Earth-Based Telescopes

question 14

Multiple Choice

Why do astronomers currently prefer orbiting telescopes over Earth-based telescopes?

• A) lower user costs and more research time options
• B) exciting space travel possible for observations
• C) wider range of electromagnetic wavelengths detected
• D) greater international cooperation
• E) more aesthetically pleasing

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost

The increase in cost resulting from the production of an extra good or service unit.

Total Cost

The sum of all costs associated with the production of a given quantity of output, including both fixed and variable costs.

Output Units

The individual items or quantities of a product that are produced by a company or an economic production process.

Total Variable Cost

The total of expenses that change in proportion to the activity of a business, such as materials and labor, in contrast to fixed costs.