DP Physics (last assessment 2024)
Question 18M.3.SL.TZ2.b
| Date | May 2018 | Marks available | [Maximum mark: 1] | Reference code | 18M.3.SL.TZ2.b |
| Level | SL | Paper | 3 | Time zone | TZ2 |
| Command term | State | Question number | b | Adapted from | N/A |
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18M.3.SL.TZ2.b
The diagram represents a simple optical astronomical reflecting telescope with the path of some light rays shown.
This arrangement using the secondary mirror is said to increase the focal length of the primary mirror. State why this is an advantage.
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Markscheme
greater magnification
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