Physics · Refraction of light through a prism, microscope and astronomical telescope (reflecting and refracting) and their magnifying powers

A reflecting telescope utilises:

A reflecting telescope utilises:

  • A. a convex mirror
  • B. a concave mirror
  • C. \) a prism
  • D. a plano-concave lens

Step-by-step solution

A reflecting telescope uses a concave mirror as its primary mirror to collect and focus light. Convex mirrors diverge light and are not used in reflecting telescopes. Prisms or plano-concave lenses are not the primary optics in such telescopes; they may be used in other instruments.
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