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Question 28
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Why are telescopes that detect X-rays from stars placed outside the Earth's atmosphere?

[1]
A

The atmosphere changes X-rays into radio waves.

B

The atmosphere absorbs X-rays before they reach the ground.

C

The atmosphere makes X-rays travel away from Earth.

D

The atmosphere increases the wavelength of all X-rays.

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7.3 Stars Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /7.3 Stars

75 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 7.3 Stars, covering 7.3.1 Evolution of stars similar to the Sun, 7.3.2 Evolution of massive stars, and 7.3.3 Observing the Universe. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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