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The resolving power of a telescope depends upon the ______.

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  • length of the telescope

  • focal length of an objective

  • diameter of an objective

  • focal length of an eyepiece

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Solution

The resolving power of a telescope depends upon the diameter of an objective.

Explanation:

R.P of telescope = `1/(d theta)=a/(1.22lambda)`

Thus, it is clear that a telescope with a large diameter of the objective has higher resolving power. Thus, the resolving power of a telescope depends on the diameter of an objective.

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