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What is the advantage of using mirrors in reflecting telescopes compared to lenses in refracting telescopes?.
- A.Mirrors can be made larger without distortion
- B.Mirrors are lighter than lenses
- C.Mirrors do not suffer from chromatic aberration
- D.Mirrors are easier to manufacture
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- Mirrors do not suffer from chromatic aberration
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Reflecting telescopes use mirrors, which do not cause chromatic aberration, allowing for clearer images compared to refracting telescopes that use lenses.
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