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Explain advantages of mirrors over large lenses.
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Telescopes
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Reflecting telescopes
Aqa A Level PhysicsAstrophysics
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Explain advantages of mirrors over large lenses
- This point belongs to Telescopes, especially Reflecting telescopes.
- You need to be able to explain advantages of mirrors over large lenses.
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