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A telescope has an objective with a refractive power of 1.00 diopters and an eyepiece with a refractive power of 240 diopters. What is the angular magnification of the telescope?

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  • It is -240 (the minus sign may not be required but indicates the image is inverted).

    If you want an explanation...

    Angular magnification= -fo /fe

    Since power (in dioptres) is 1/focal length (in metres)

    Angular magnification= -(1/Po)/(1/Pe) = - Pe/Po = -240/1.00 = -240

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