Whether the astronomers will finally be able to see the surface of planet Venus using a bigger visible-light telescope.
Answer to Problem 1CC
Solution:
No
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
Astronomers have been using visible-light telescopes for studying extra-terrestrial objects for a very long time. Visible-light telescopes are instruments which detect light from a source and henceforth view its image.
Explanation:
Venus is covered with thick layer of sulfuric acid clouds and light cannot penetrate these clouds. As a result of this, no light escapes from Venus. So, even if astronomers build a bigger visible-light telescope to see the surface of Venus, they will not be able to see it as there won’t be any light coming from Venus which could be used by a visible-light telescope.
Conclusion:
Hence, the surface of Venus cannot be seen using a visible-light telescope.
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