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

An astronomical telescope in normal adjustment receives light from a distance source S, the tube length is now decreased slightly, then

A
no image will be formed
B
a virtual image of S will be formed at a finite distance
C
a large, real image of S will be formed behind the eye piece, far away from it
D
a small, real image of S will be formed behind the eye-piece closes to it

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B

In an astronomical telescope,

When tube length is decreased, then the image formed by the objective lens will lie between principal focus and optical center of eye lens instead of lying at the focus of cye lens. Therefore, a virtual image will be formed at a finite distance from the eye lens.

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