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SPACE EXPLORATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is used to detect and receive radio waves from outer space?
A
Spitzer space telescope
B
Hubble space telescope
C
Space probe
D
Radio telescope
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A radio telescope is a specialized antenna and radio receiver used to detect radio waves from astronomical radio sources in the sky.

Detailed explanation-2: -Devices used to detect radio waves from objects in space are called radio telescopes. Radio telescopes are large dishes made out of metal that reflect radio waves to a central point called an antenna.

Detailed explanation-3: -A radio wave is generated by a transmitter and then detected by a receiver. An antenna allows a radio transmitter to send energy into space and a receiver to pick up energy from space. Transmitters and receivers are typically designed to operate over a limited range of frequencies.

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