What do we expect to be the relationship between the number of active galaxies we detect and the number of active galaxies that actually exist?
A) The energy output from active galaxies is so large that it is easy to detect them. Thus, we believe we have detected all that exist.
B) The nuclei of many active galaxies are hidden by dust in the accretion disk. Thus, we expect the actual number to be much greater than the observed number.
C) We cannot detect active galaxies unless the jets are pointed more or less toward Earth. The jets point toward Earth in only a few cases, so we expect the actual number to be greater than the observed number.
D) Active galaxies are created in galaxy collisions. But galaxy collisions occurred only in the early universe and are no longer occurring. The active galaxies all died off while their light was traveling to Earth.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q86: Many bright radio sources at very large
Q102: The central "engine" of an active galaxy
Q109: The intensity of radiation coming from an
Q443: When the jet of an active galaxy
Q444: Quasars,double-radio sources,and BL Lacertae objects may well
Q445: The jets of material moving away from
Q447: If the central engine of a double-lobed
Q449: What is an Einstein ring?
A) an arc
Q450: NGC 1265,an active galaxy in the Perseus
Q451: Double-radio sources,quasars,and BL Lacertae objects are now
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents