The Amount of Diffraction a Telescope Creates Depends Upon

question 29

Multiple Choice

The amount of diffraction a telescope creates depends upon:

• A)whether the telescope is a refractor or a reflector.
• B)the wavelength and the diameter of the telescope objective.
• C)the magnification of the eyepiece.
• D)the types of glass used in the achromat.
• E)the transparency of the atmosphere.

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