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An astronomical refracting telescope will have large angular magnification and high angular resolution, when it has an obiective lens of

a
small focal length and large diameter
b
large focal length and small diameter
c
large focal length and large diameter
d
small focal length and small diameter

detailed solution

Correct option is C

For telescope, angular magnification =f0fe Angular resolution =D1.22λ should be large. So, objective lens should have large focal length (f0) and large diameter D for large angular magnification and high angular resolution.

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