A simple refracting telescope provides large magnification by employing
A) a short focal length objective and a short focal length eyepiece.
B) a short focal length objective and a long focal length eyepiece.
C) a long focal length objective and a short focal length eyepiece.
D) a long focal length objective and a long focal length eyepiece.

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A simple refracting telescope achieves large magnification by using a long focal length objective lens to gather light and form an image, and a short focal length eyepiece to magnify that image for the viewer. This combination allows for a larger magnification factor.

A Simple Refracting Telescope Provides Large Magnification by Employing