Consider the following statements: 1. Aditya-L1, a space observatory with 9 payloads designed to study the Sun. 2. The VELC will take image the Sun's atmosphere, the Corona at high resolution and time cadence. 3. Aditya -L1 carries an ultraviolet imager, 3 X-ray spectrometer and four in -situ instruments to measure plasma parameters. How many of the statements given above are correct?
Aditya-L1 Statement Analysis
This question requires evaluating the accuracy of three statements about India's Aditya-L1 solar observatory mission.
- Statement 1: This statement claims Aditya-L1 has 9 payloads. However, the mission is equipped with 7 scientific payloads designed to observe the Sun. Therefore, this statement is incorrect.
- Statement 2: This statement correctly identifies the role of the VELC (Visible Emission Line Coronagraph) payload. VELC is designed to capture high-resolution images of the Sun's corona with good temporal cadence. Thus, this statement is correct.
- Statement 3: This statement lists the number of certain instrument types. Aditya-L1 carries two X-ray spectrometers (SOLEXS and XSPECT) and three in-situ instruments (ASPEX, MAG, SUIT), not 3 X-ray spectrometers and 4 in-situ instruments as stated. Therefore, this statement is incorrect.
Conclusion on Correct Statements
Based on the analysis:
- Statement 1 is incorrect.
- Statement 2 is correct.
- Statement 3 is incorrect.
Only one statement (Statement 2) is correct.
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