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What physical phenomenon prevents a perfect telescope from focusing light into an infinitely small point?

A

Diffraction of light as it passes through the telescope's circular aperture.

B

Refraction of light as it passes through the telescope's circular aperture.

C

Reflection of light as it passes through the telescope's circular aperture.

D

Dispersion of light as it passes through the telescope's circular aperture.

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Advantages of large diameter telescopes (A-level only) Flashcards

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1 flashcard on AQA A Level Physics Advantages of large diameter telescopes (A-level only): the key terms, definitions and equations you need to recall for Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3.

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