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Chapter 26 Problem 26.46

Question

Two refracting telescopes have identical eyepieces, although one telescope is twice as long as the other. Which telescope has the greater angular magnification?

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The first step in solving 26 problem number 46 trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: Two refracting telescopes have identical eyepieces, although one telescope is twice as long as the other. Which telescope has the greater angular magnification?
From the textbook chapter The Refraction of Light: Lenses and Optical Instruments you will find a few key concepts needed to solve this.

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Title Physics, 9 
Author John D. Cutnell, Kenneth W. Johnson
ISBN 9780470879528

Two refracting telescopes have identical eyepieces,

Chapter 26 textbook questions

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