A Student Constructs an Astronomical Telescope and Wishes It to Have

question 56

Multiple Choice

A student constructs an astronomical telescope and wishes it to have a magnification of 10. If the telescope has an objective lens of focal length 0.50 m, what must be the focal length of the
Eyepiece?

• A) 5.0 cm
• B) 2.5 cm
• C) 25 cm
• D) 10 cm

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Definitions:

Cyclopentane

A cycloalkane with a five-carbon ring structure, noted for being a more flexible ring compared to other cycloalkanes due to less strain.

Molar Heat

The amount of heat absorbed or released by one mole of a substance during a phase change or chemical reaction without a change in temperature.

Combustion

A chemical process involving the burning of a substance in the presence of oxygen, resulting in the production of heat and light.

Cycloalkanes

Saturated hydrocarbons forming a ring structure; known for their chemical stability due to their single bond connections between carbon atoms.