MCQ
The aperture of a telescope is made large, because
  • To increase the intensity of image
  • B
    To decrease the intensity of image
  • C
    To have greater magnification
  • D
    To have lesser resolution

Answer

Correct option: A.
To increase the intensity of image
For greater aperture of lens, light passing through lens is more and so intensity of image increases.

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