Chapter 26: Q33PE (page 956)
What is the angular magnification of a telescope that has a100cm focal length objective and a2.50cm focal length eyepiece?
Short Answer
The angular magnification is
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Chapter 26: Q33PE (page 956)
What is the angular magnification of a telescope that has a100cm focal length objective and a2.50cm focal length eyepiece?
The angular magnification is
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