Light gathering power and resolving power both depend on what characteristic of a telescope?
A) number of lenses
B) magnification
C) focal length
D) location
E) diameter

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The light gathering power and resolving power of a telescope primarily depend on its diameter (or aperture). A larger diameter allows a telescope to collect more light, improving its ability to see faint objects (light gathering power) and to distinguish fine details in the objects it observes (resolving power).

Light Gathering Power and Resolving Power Both Depend on What