MCQ
The resolving power of a telescope can be increased by increasing:
  • A
    Wavelength of light.
  • Diameter of objective.
  • C
    Length of the tube.
  • D
    Focal length of eyepiece.

Answer

Correct option: B.
Diameter of objective.

The resolving power of a telescope can be given as:
Resolving power $=\frac{1}{\text{d}(\theta)}=\frac{1}{1.22\lambda/ \text{D}}=\frac{\text{D}}{1.22} ($wavelength$)$
So, resolving power can be increased by decreasing the wavelength and increasing the diameter of objective.

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