An objective lens of a telescope has a 1.90 m focal length. When viewed through this telescope, the moon appears 5.25 times larger than normal. How far apart are the objective lens and the eyepiece when this instrument is focused on the moon?

What will be an ideal response?


2.26 m

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A heat engine ________

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