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An object of zero radius is known as a __________________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What causes chromatic aberration? Why does it not occur in reflecting telescopes?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

When light is refracted through glass, shorter-wavelength light bends more than longer wavelengths. This color separation is called chromatic aberration. Reflecting telescopes do not suffer from chromatic aberration because the light does not pass through the glass.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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