An Array of Telescopes Work Together as an Interferometer

question 87

Multiple Choice

An array of telescopes work together as an interferometer. How would the interferometer's performance change if many more telescopes were added between the existing telescopes?

• A) The resolving power and the light-collecting power would increase.
• B) The resolving power would increase and the light-collecting power would stay the same.
• C) The resolving power would stay the same and the light-collecting power would increase.
• D) The resolving power would decrease and the light-collecting power would stay the same.

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