Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Difference Between

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between a refracting telescope and a reflecting telescope?

• A)A refracting telescope uses a transparent glass lens to focus light while a reflecting telescope uses a mirror to focus light.
• B)A refracting telescope produces refracted images while a reflecting telescope produces reflected images.
• C)Reflecting telescopes make much clearer images than can refracting telescopes of the same size.
• D)It is much easier to make a large refracting telescope than a large reflecting telescope.