Ace the Natural Science CLEP 2025 – Unleash Your Inner Scientist!

Question: 1 / 400

What type of telescope uses a mirror to collect light?

Radio

Refracting

Binocular

Reflecting

Reflecting telescopes are among the most commonly used telescopes and are known to gather light through the use of a concave mirror. This mirror is designed to gather light, which then passes through the eyepiece where it is magnified and viewed. Option A, Radio telescopes, use radio waves instead of light to gather information. Option B, Refracting telescopes, use a lens instead of a mirror to gather light. Option C, Binoculars, are not considered telescopes as they do not have the same magnification capabilities.

Get further explanation with Examzify DeepDiveBeta
Next Question

Report this question

Subscribe

Get the latest from Examzify

You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our privacy policy