Physics PYQ 72 of 144 · Optics

As the diameter of objective lens of a telescope increases, the resolution of telescope

  1. ARemains same
  2. BDepends on focal length of lens
  3. CIncreases
  4. 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.

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