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What is the primary benefit of using a telescope with a larger aperture?.
- A.Higher magnification
- B.Better diffraction-limited resolution
- C.Increased weight
- D.Reduced light gathering ability
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- Better diffraction-limited resolution
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A larger aperture allows for better diffraction-limited resolution, enabling the telescope to distinguish between closely spaced objects more effectively, which is essential for high-quality astronomical observations.
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