Ray Optics and Optical Instrument

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Reflecting telescope is preferred over refracting telescope because
(a) No chromatic aberration, because mirror is used.
(b) Spherical aberration can be removed by using a parabolic mirror.
(c) Image is bright because no loss of energy due to reflection.
(d) Large mirror can provide easier mechanical support.
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Yes, critical angle for a pair of media depends on wavelength.

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(iii) (b) The bubble behaves like a diverging lens.
(iv) (b) Convex lens is used in magnifying glass.
(v) (d) Magnification of an image by a convex lens is positive when object is
placed between F and optical centre.