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The magnifying power of an astronomical telescope can be increased, if we-

A

Increase the focal length of the objective

B

Increase of the focal length of the eye piece

C

Decreases the focal length of the objective

D

Decrease the focal length of the objective and at the same time increase the focal length of the eye piece.

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