Galaxies sometimes collide in the universe. By using a special telescope that detects light with a wavelength of 10-10 meters, scientists can observe colliding galaxies. The electromagnetic spectrum below shows different wavelengths of light. Visible light Ultraviolet X-rays rays Gamma Radio waves Microwaves Infrared +++ 10 1.0 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 1010 10" 1012 What kind of light are the scientists most likely trying to detect in these collisions? X-rays Visible light Gamma rays Ultraviolet light

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Galaxies sometimes collide in the universe. By using
a special telescope that detects light with a
wavelength of 10-10 meters, scientists can observe
colliding galaxies. The electromagnetic spectrum
below shows different wavelengths of light.
Visible
light
Ultraviolet X-rays
Gamma
rays
Radio waves Microwaves
Infrared
102
1.0
101
10 10
10 10s 10 107 10 10 10°10 101" 10*12
What kind of light are the scientists most likely trying
to detect in these collisions?
X-rays
Visible light
Gamma rays
Ultraviolet light|
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Transcribed Image Text:ul TEW ? 8:25 PM @ 1 0 15% 0 15 of 15 Galaxies sometimes collide in the universe. By using a special telescope that detects light with a wavelength of 10-10 meters, scientists can observe colliding galaxies. The electromagnetic spectrum below shows different wavelengths of light. Visible light Ultraviolet X-rays Gamma rays Radio waves Microwaves Infrared 102 1.0 101 10 10 10 10s 10 107 10 10 10°10 101" 10*12 What kind of light are the scientists most likely trying to detect in these collisions? X-rays Visible light Gamma rays Ultraviolet light| Review
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