With reference to the Payloads of Chandrayaan-3, consider the following statements:1. Chandra’s Surface Thermo Physical Experiment (ChaSTE) will study the electrons and ions near the surface of the moon and how they change over time.2. Alpha Particle X-ray Spectrometer (APXS) will measure the lunar quakes near the landing site and study the composition of the Moon’s crust and mantle.Select the correct statements using the codes gives below: |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the Payloads of Chandrayaan-3, consider the following statements:
1.Chandra’s Surface Thermo Physical Experiment (ChaSTE) will study the electrons and ions near the surface of the moon and how they change over time.
2.Alpha Particle X-ray Spectrometer (APXS) will measure the lunar quakes near the landing site and study the composition of the Moon’s crust and mantle.
Select the correct statements using the codes gives below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect. ChaSTE will study the thermal properties of the lunar surface near the polar region. APXS will determine the composition of elements such as magnesium, aluminum, silicon, potassium, calcium, titanium, and iron in the lunar soil and rocks.

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