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Select the statement that accurately describes a reflecting telescope.
Reflecting telescopes use glass prisms to reflect visible light to create a smaller, less clear image. They are more expensive to build.
Reflecting telescopes use mirrors to reflect visible light to create a smaller, less clear image. They are more expensive to build.
Reflecting telescopes use glass prisms to refract visible light and enlarge an image. They can create larger images than a refracting telescope.
Reflecting telescopes use mirrors to reflect visible light and enlarge an image. They can create larger images than a refracting telescope.
Reflecting telescopes use glass prisms to reflect visible light to create a smaller, less clear image. They are more expensive to build.
Reflecting telescopes use mirrors to reflect visible light to create a smaller, less clear image. They are more expensive to build.
Reflecting telescopes use glass prisms to refract visible light and enlarge an image. They can create larger images than a refracting telescope.
Reflecting telescopes use mirrors to reflect visible light and enlarge an image. They can create larger images than a refracting telescope.
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"Reflecting telescopes use mirrors to reflect visible light and enlarge an image. They can create larger images than a refracting telescope."
Explanation: Reflecting telescopes use mirrors (not prisms/lenses) to gather and focus light; mirrors are easier to support and manufacture at large sizes, so reflectors are typically used for larger-aperture telescopes.
Explanation: Reflecting telescopes use mirrors (not prisms/lenses) to gather and focus light; mirrors are easier to support and manufacture at large sizes, so reflectors are typically used for larger-aperture telescopes.