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PHY 104 MICROSCOPE Objective Question

Question

A key difference between a telescope and a microscope is that a telescope is used to view:
Options
A Small objects close by, while a microscope views large objects at large distances.
B Large objects at large distances, while a microscope views small objects close by.
Correct Answer
C Only celestial bodies, while a microscope views only terrestrial objects.
D Objects at fixed distances, while a microscope views objects at variable distances.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text explains: 'The key difference is that the telescope is used to view large objects at large distances and the microscope is used to view small objects close by.'

Hint

Consider the common applications of telescopes and microscopes.

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