The magnifying power of a telescope equals:

A) the diameter of the primary lens or mirror of the telescope.
B) the focal length of the primary mirror or lens divided by the focal length of the eyepiece.
C) the diameter of the eyepiece of the telescope.
D) the focal length of the eyepiece divided by the focal length of the objective of the telescope.


B

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