everyday science MCQ #49060

An astronomer studies fine surface details on Jupiter from Earth. Which instrument uses a large objective lens or mirror to collect faint light from distant objects?

everyday science MCQ #49060

  1. Question 1

    Q1. An astronomer studies fine surface details on Jupiter from Earth. Which instrument uses a large objective lens or mirror to collect faint light from distant objects?

    • A) A microscope enlarges tiny nearby samples on a slide
    • B) A refracting or reflecting telescope gathers light from celestial objects
    • C) A polarimeter measures rotation of polarized light in solutions
    • D) A colorimeter compares solution colours against standards

    Answer: A refracting or reflecting telescope gathers light from celestial objects

    Explanation: A telescope uses a large-diameter objective lens (refracting) or concave mirror (reflecting) to gather far more light from a distant object than the naked eye can, then a smaller eyepiece lens magnifies the focused image for detailed observation.