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PHY 104 MICROSCOPE Objective Question

Question

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

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text notes, "Another difference is that many telescopes use a curved mirror, not a lens, as the objective."

Hint

Look for the statement about the objective component in telescopes.

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