What Happens to a Telescope's Light-Gathering Power and Resolving Power

question 99

Multiple Choice

What happens to a telescope's light-gathering power and resolving power when you increase its diameter?

• A)Its light-gathering power and resolving power both increase.
• B)Its light-gathering power increases and its resolving power decreases.
• C)Its light-gathering power decreases and its resolving power increases.
• D)Its light-gathering power and resolving power both decrease.

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