Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Ray Optics

Question:

An astronomical telescope essentially consists of

Options:

two concave lenses

two convex lenses

one concave and one convex lens

two plano-concave lenses

Correct Answer:

two convex lenses

Explanation:

It consists of two lenses: the objective lens O with a long focal length and a large aperture, and the eyepiece E with a short focal length and a small aperture. The magnification is caused by refraction through these lenses.