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PHY 104 MICROSCOPE Objective Question

Question

What is often used as the objective in many telescopes, instead of a lens?
Options
A A prism
B A curved mirror
Correct Answer
C A diffraction grating
D A plano-concave lens
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The document states: 'Another difference is that many telescopes use a curved mirror, not a lens, as the objective.'

Hint

Think about different types of telescopes, especially reflecting telescopes.

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