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PHY 104 MICROSCOPE Objective Question

Question

What type of optical component often serves as the objective in many telescopes, as mentioned in the text?
Options
A A converging lens.
B A diverging lens.
C A curved mirror.
Correct Answer
D A prism.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The 'Telescopes' section notes, 'Another difference is that many telescopes use a curved mirror, not a lens, as the objective.'

Hint

Review the 'Telescopes' section for a statement about the type of objective used in many telescopes.

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