9.7.2 - Telescope
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What are the main components of a telescope?
💡 Hint: Think about the parts that work together in a telescope.
What is the purpose of the objective lens?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to light as it enters a telescope.
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What does the objective lens do in a telescope?
💡 Hint: Think about the first step in how telescopes work.
Reflecting telescopes use which of the following?
💡 Hint: Recall the types of telescopes we discussed.
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Calculate the focal length required for an objective lens if a telescope needs to have a magnifying power of 50 and the eyepiece has a focal length of 2 cm.
💡 Hint: Use the magnification formula for telescopes.
Discuss the practical limitations of constructing large refracting telescopes in comparison to reflecting telescopes.
💡 Hint: Think about the balance between size and image quality.
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