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To increase both the resolving power and magnifying power of a telescope.

a
Both the focal length and aperture of the objective has to be increased
b
The focal length of the objective has to be increased
c
The aperture of the objective has to be increased
d
The wavelength of light has to be decreased

detailed solution

Correct option is A

Decreasing the wavelength of light,  increases the resolving power and magnifying power of telescope.RP=a1.22λ  m=-f0fe1+feD

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