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What is the relationship between the aperture of a telescope and its diffraction-limited resolution?.
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- The diffraction-limited resolution improves with an increase in aperture size.
- A larger aperture reduces the effects of diffraction, allowing for clearer and more detailed images of celestial objects.
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This answer is strong as it clearly explains the direct correlation between aperture size and resolution, emphasizing the physical principles of diffraction. The question tests the application of optical principles in telescope design.
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