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Physics Ray Optics All Topic Question for Revision Test MCQ (Single Correct)

An astronomical refractive telescope has an objective of focal length 20 m and an eyepiece of focal length 2 cm. Which of the following statement is/are correct?

A
The length of the telescope tube is 20.02 m.
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B
The magnification is 1000.
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C
The image formed is inverted. and and only
D
An objective of a larger aperture will increase the brightness and reduce chromatic aberration of the image.
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The correct answer is:
D

The given statement is incorrect and it can be corrected as,
For objective, with large sized lenses the brightness increases and the chromatic aberration also increases.
Given, and .
In normal adjustment, length of telescope,

Magnification,
Also, the image formed is inverted with respect to the object.
Rest statements are correct.

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