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PHY 104 MICROSCOPE Objective Question

Question

The ability of a telescope to distinctly identify two distant objects that are close to each other is known as its:
Options
A Angular magnification
B Focal length
C Resolving power
Correct Answer
D Light gathering power
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text defines this: '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

This term relates to the clarity or detail a telescope can reveal.

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