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Would a reflecting telescope work properly if its concave mirror were replaced by a convex mirror? Explain

2007-02-21 09:42:58 · 2 answers · asked by James D 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space

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No, because the concave mirror is cut in such a shape so it will reflect and focus light into the lens. A concave mirror is curve inward so it focuses the light into a point while convex disperses light in different directions. A convex mirror simply won't reflect the light in the proper way for that telescope.

2007-02-21 10:11:48 · answer #1 · answered by constantine3885 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

No because it would not focus the light, it would spread it out.

2007-02-21 17:45:31 · answer #2 · answered by davidbgreensmith 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋