Question

Select the statement(s) that are true about refracting telescopes.

used to view objects in space

too weak to view objects in space

the type of telescope Galileo used

magnifies the object and makes it look brighter

bends visible light to create an image

Answers

GPT-5 mini
True:
- used to view objects in space — refractors are (and were) used for astronomy.
- the type of telescope Galileo used — Galileo’s telescope was a refractor (Galilean design).
- magnifies the object and makes it look brighter — refractors magnify and, by using a larger objective lens than the eye, gather more light so objects can appear brighter than to the naked eye (note: very high magnification can reduce surface brightness).
- bends visible light to create an image — refractors use lenses that refract (bend) light to form the image.

False:
- too weak to view objects in space.

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