Which statement best explains why we are able to see details of a distant object more clearly?
A) the image formed by the telescope is larger than the object
B) the image formed by the telescope subtends a larger angle at the eye than the object does
C) the intermediate image formed by the objective lens is greatly magnified
D) both the objective and eyepiece form real images

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The image formed by the telescope subtends a larger angle at the eye than the object does. This means that the telescope gathers more light from the object and focuses it onto a smaller area in our eye, making the details appear clearer.

Which Statement Best Explains Why We Are Able to See