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CUET · PHYSICS · PYQ PAPER 2025

Read the following statements related to telescopes carefully:
(A) The main considerations of an astronomical telescope are its light gathering power and its resolution.
(B) the ability to observe two objects (very nearly in the same direction) distinctly depends on the diameter of the objective
(C) large-sized lenses which form images that are free from any kind of chromatic aberration and distortions can be made easily
(D) Telescopes with mirror objectives are free from chromatic aberration
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A (A), (B) and (C) only
  2. B (A), (B) and (D) only
  3. C (B), (C) and (D) only
  4. D (A), (B), (C) and (D)
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(B) (A), (B) and (D) only

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Statement (A) is correct: A telescope's primary functions are to collect as much light as possible (light-gathering power) and to distinguish between two closely spaced objects (resolving power). Statement (B) is correct: Resolving power depends on the diameter ( \(D\) ) of the…
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