NEET2026PhysicsChapterActual
An amateur astronomer constructs an astronomical refracting telescope using two convex lenses of focal lengths 100 cm and 4 cm . The telescope is used to observe the moon in normal adjustment. Consider the following statements regarding this telescope: (I) The distance between the objective lens and the eyepiece is 1.04 m . (II) The magnification of the telescope is +25 . (III) The final image of the moon formed by t
Options
- A(I), (II) and (III)
- B(II), (III) and (IV)
- C(I), (III) and (IV)
- D(I), (II) and (IV)
Correct answer
C. (I), (III) and (IV)
Step-by-step solution
For an astronomical telescope in normal adjustment, the distance between the objective lens and the eyepiece (tube length) is given by L = f_o + f_e . Given f_o = 100 cm and f_e = 4 cm , we have L = 100 + 4 = 104 cm = 1.04 m . Thus, statement (I) is correct. The magnifying power of the telescope in normal adjustment is m = - f_o f_e = - 100 4 = -25 . The negative sign indicates that the final image is inverted. Statement (II) claims the magnification is +25 , which is incorrect. In an astronomical telescope, the ob