ASTR 111 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Blueshift, Redshift, Eyepiece
31 Oct 2016
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ASRT 111 Astronomical Instruments Quiz Answers
Question 1
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What is the main benefit of a telescope compared to the human eye?
Large telescopes allow more light to enter an area helping to view objects far away and/or
faint
The human eye's cones and rods are able to capture only visible light, while a telescope
can be designed to "see" in additional wavelengths
The human eye does not have as much "resolving power" as even a small telescope lens
All of the above
None of the above, the human eye is superior to telescopes in every way.
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Question 2
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Using the equation, , if you were to increase d by a factor of 3, by how much would the area
increase?
3 times larger
6 times larger
3 times smaller
9 times smaller
9 times larger
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Question 3
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What do radio telescopes and visible light reflecting telescopes have in common?
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