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An astronomical refracting telescope will have large angular magnification and high angular resolution, when it has an objective lens of

A

Large focal length and large diameter

B

Large focal length and small diameter

C

Small focal length and large diameter

D

Small focal length and small diameter

Step-by-Step Solution

For a telescope, angular magnification is given by M=fofeM = \frac{f_o}{f_e}. To have large magnification, the focal length of the objective lens (fof_o) should be large. Angular resolution is given by θ=1.22λD\theta = \frac{1.22\lambda}{D}. To have high angular resolution, the diameter (DD) of the objective lens should be large.

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