The Primary Mirror of Space Telescope a Has a Diameter

question 23

Multiple Choice

The primary mirror of space telescope A has a diameter that is twice as large as the primary mirror of space telescope B. How will their resolving powers compare?

• A) Telescope A will have twice as much resolving power as telescope B.
• B) Telescope A will have half as much resolving power as telescope B.
• C) They will have the same resolving power.
• D) It depends on which wavelengths of light each telescope observes.

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