Multiple Choice
Astrophysicists MOST often detect high-energy cosmic rays by
A) positioning particle detectors in space.
B) observing showers of lower energy particles and photons generated when the primary cosmic ray interacts with matter in Earth's atmosphere.
C) observing their interactions with large tanks of material deep underground.
D) reflecting them at grazing incidence off custom-designed mirrors.
Correct Answer:

Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q208: Which of these techniques has resulted in
Q209: In the 1860s, Maxwell derived a set
Q210: Who developed the first reflecting astronomical telescope?<br>A)
Q211: Spherical aberration can be corrected or avoided
Q212: At what distance from the objective lens
Q214: Which of these types of electromagnetic radiation
Q215: Suppose an astronomical satellite observes the Orion
Q216: The reason that the primary mirror of
Q217: A particular photon has a wavelength of
Q218: The detector that in many instances has