A Particular Reflecting Telescope Has an Objective Mirror with a Focal

question 145

Multiple Choice

A particular reflecting telescope has an objective mirror with a focal length of 1.2 m and an eyepiece lens of focal length 6 mm. What is the magnifying power of this telescope?

• A) 200×
• B) 20×
• C) 2000×
• D) 5×

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