A telescope is an optical instrument that magnifies distant objects, making them clearer and easier to observe. In Class 12 CBSE Physics, telescopes are studied in the context of their design and functioning. The two main types are refracting telescopes, which use lenses to focus light, and reflect...
TELESCOPE
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