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How does the eyepiece lens function in an astronomical telescope?.
- A.It increases the brightness of the image
- B.It magnifies the image formed by the objective lens
- C.It adjusts the focus of the telescope
- D.It collects light from the object
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- It magnifies the image formed by the objective lens
Explanation
Why this works
The eyepiece lens is responsible for magnifying the image created by the objective lens, allowing the observer to see a larger view of the distant object.
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