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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 27 Objective Question

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A telescope in an observatory has an objective lens of diameter 1 m and focal length 18 m and an eyepiece with focal length 10 cm. What is the angular magnification of the telescope?
Options
A -18
B 10
C 18
D -180
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

M=-f_obj/f_eye=-(18)/(0.10)=-180.

Hint

M=-f_obj/f_eye=-(18)/(0.10)=-180.

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