As the diameter of objective lens of a telescope increases, the resolution of telescope
- ARemains same
- BDepends on focal length of lens
- CIncreases
- DDecreases
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Correct answer: (c) Increases
Explanation
A telescope's resolving power is limited by diffraction, with resolving angle θ ∝ λ/D, where D is the objective lens diameter.
A larger diameter (aperture) gives a smaller θ, gathers more light and resolves finer detail, so resolution increases with diameter.
Resolution depends on aperture, not focal length, ruling out the other options.