Increasing the Diameter of a Telescope I

question 104

Multiple Choice

Increasing the diameter of a telescope I.increases its light-gathering power.II.increases its resolving power.III.increases it magnifying power.IV.increases its chromatic aberration.

• A)I, II, III, & IV
• B)I, II, & III
• C)I, II, & IV
• D)III & IV
• E)I & II

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