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torybrooks

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As yet, no human probe has left our solar system and approached another star.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Why can radio waves get through the dust clouds, but light is blocked?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

The interstellar dust grains are about the size of the waves of light they absorb, but are much smaller than the long radio waves that move around them freely.




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