Suppose a Large Refracting Telescope and a Large Reflecting Telescope

question 2

Multiple Choice

Suppose a large refracting telescope and a large reflecting telescope have the same diameter primary. What can you conclude about the difference between the two telescopes?

• A) The refracting telescope will have a greater light-collecting power than the reflecting telescope.
• B) The refracting telescope will have a longer focal length than the reflecting telescope.
• C) The refracting telescope will have less resolving power than the reflecting telescope.
• D) The refracting telescope will suffer from more optical distortion than the reflecting telescope.

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