Refracting telescopes use lenses. Reflecting telescopes use mirrors. However, both types of telescopes have something in common. How are both types of telescopes similar?
A)They both magnify tiny nearby objects.
B)They both reflect light that enters the telescope.
C)They both concentrate electromagnetic radiation.
D)They are both classified as non-optical telescopes.
I think the answer is B.
Me too but i'm not sure....
It's C I did it
To determine the correct answer, let's break down the options and analyze them:
A) They both magnify tiny nearby objects.
This option is incorrect. While both types of telescopes can provide magnification, it is not their primary purpose, and they are not limited to nearby objects.
B) They both reflect light that enters the telescope.
This option is partially correct. Reflecting telescopes use mirrors to reflect and focus light, while refracting telescopes use lenses to refract or bend light. So, while they do not both reflect light, both types of telescopes do manipulate light in some way.
C) They both concentrate electromagnetic radiation.
This option is incorrect. While telescopes do collect and focus electromagnetic radiation (including visible light), it is not unique to both types. Reflecting and refracting telescopes concentrate light through different means.
D) They are both classified as non-optical telescopes.
This option is incorrect. Reflecting telescopes are considered optical telescopes since they use mirrors to gather and focus light. Refracting telescopes, on the other hand, are classified as non-optical telescopes.
Therefore, the correct answer is B) They both reflect light that enters the telescope.