On which of the following does the magnifying power of a telescope depend?

  • A
    The focal length of the objective only
  • B
    The diameter of aperture of the objective only
  • C
    The focal length of the objective and that of the eye piece
  • D
    The diameter of aperture of the objective and that of the eye piece

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