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PHY 104 MICROSCOPE Objective Question

Question

Which property of a telescope describes its ability to distinctly identify two distant objects that are close to each other?
Options
A Angular magnification
B Lateral magnification
C Resolving power
Correct Answer
D Focal length
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text defines, "This property is known as the resolving power (RP) of a telescope."

Hint

Look for the specific term used to describe the ability to distinguish close objects in the 'Resolving Power' section.

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