Diameter of the objective (or aperture) of an astronomical telescope is doubled. How does it affect resolving power of the telescope and intensity of the image ?
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The resolving power is doubled `( because R.P. = (D)/(1.22 lambda))` and intensity of image becomes `4 times` as area of the objective lens becomes `4 times`.
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