Telescope a Has a Mirror That Is 10 Times Larger

question 7

Multiple Choice

Telescope A has a mirror that is 10 times larger than the mirror of telescope B.Telescope A can resolve an angle as small as 0.1 seconds of arc.
What is the smallest angle that can be resolved by telescope B?

• A)10 seconds of arc
• B)1 second of arc
• C)0.1 second of arc
• D)0.01 second of arc

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