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An astronomical telescope has objective focal length 150 cm and eyepiece focal length 5 cm. Magnification:

Answer: 30.

  • A 30
  • B 35
  • C 145
  • D 155

Correct answer: A. 30

Explanation: M = fo/fe = 150/5 = 30. (for final image at infinity)

Concave mirror ray diagram with an object drawn as a candle on the principal axis, the focal point F marked, and the parallel ray and focal ray reflecting to form an inverted real image

Concave mirror ray construction: a ray parallel to the axis reflects through F, and a ray through F reflects parallel, locating the inverted real image. Image: Maxmath12, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Concept context

Reflection, refraction, lenses, mirrors, total internal reflection.

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