What Is the Magnification of a Newtonian Telescope That Has

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Multiple Choice

What is the magnification of a Newtonian telescope that has a primary mirror of diameter 0.25 m and focal length of 2 m when used with an eyepiece of focal length 25 mm and an optical diameter of 5 mm?

• A) 50 times
• B) 10 times
• C) 80 times
• D) 400 times

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