Infrared observations are used to determine the mass of asteroids because ___________.
A) asteroids reflect too little visible light to use optical telescopes for the measurements
B) the infrared radiation is the glow of heat from the asteroid, and larger asteroids emit more infrared light
C) the Hubble Space Telescope only has infrared cameras
D) most asteroids are made of dark minerals which are more efficient at reflecting infrared light than visible light
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