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What is resolving power in the context of telescopes?.
- A.The ability to distinguish between two close objects
- B.The total light-gathering ability of a telescope
- C.The maximum distance a telescope can observe
- D.The magnification power of a telescope
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- The ability to distinguish between two close objects
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Resolving power refers to a telescope's ability to separate two closely spaced objects. A higher resolving power means better clarity and detail in the observed image, which is crucial for astronomical observations.
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