How Is the Primary of Most Radio Telescopes Similar to the Primary

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Multiple Choice

How is the primary of most radio telescopes similar to the primary of a reflecting optical telescope?

• A) They both focus electromagnetic radiation.
• B) They both use glass to bend the path of light rays.
• C) They are typically the same size.
• D) They are both made of metal.

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