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

A telescope gives an (inverted erect) and (enlarged/diminished) image of a dista

A telescope gives an (inverted erect) and \( \ldots \ldots . \) (enlarged/diminished) image of a distant object. Choose the correct alternative.

  • A. Inverted, diminished
  • B. Inverted, enlarged
  • C. Erect, diminished
  • D. Erect, enlarged

Step-by-step solution

In an astronomical telescope (refracting type), the objective lens forms a real, inverted, and diminished image of a distant object. The eyepiece then magnifies this image, producing a virtual, inverted, and enlarged final image. The image is inverted relative to the object and enlarged in angular size compared to the naked eye view.
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