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PHY 104 MICROSCOPE Objective Question
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What is the resolving power (RP) of a telescope defined as?
Options
A Its ability to magnify objects.
B Its ability to collect light from distant sources.
C Its ability to distinctly identify two distant objects close to each other.
Correct Answer
D Its ability to focus light at a single point without aberration.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text defines resolving power (RP) by stating, 'An important property of a telescope is its ability to distinctly identify two distant objects, close to each other. This property is known as the resolving power (RP) of a telescope.'

Hint

Refer to the beginning of the section discussing resolving power.

Question Info

Course: PHY 104
Topic: MICROSCOPE
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 548 of 947
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