Which of the Following Statements Describing a Disadvantage of Large

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describing a disadvantage of large refracting telescopes when compared with large reflecting telescopes is NOT correct?

• A) Sagging of the primary optical element under its own weight is a problem with refracting telescopes but not with reflecting telescopes.
• B) Refracting telescopes suffer from chromatic aberration, whereas reflecting telescopes do not.
• C) Refracting telescopes can suffer from spherical aberration, whereas reflecting telescopes cannot.
• D) Air bubbles in the glass are more of a problem in refracting telescopes than in reflecting telescopes.

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