The objective lens of a refracting telescope has a focal length of 60 cm and the eyepiece a focal length of 8.0 cm.What is the angular magnification of the telescope?
A) 34 x
B) 480 x
C) 68 x
D) 0.13 x
E) 7.5 x

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The angular magnification of a telescope is given by the formula: M = F_objective / F_eyepiece. Substituting the given values, M = 60 cm / 8 cm = 7.5 x.

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