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Water glass is used for making the lenses of telescopes. True or False

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Statement**: The statement claims that water glass is used for making the lenses of telescopes. We need to determine if this is true or false. 2. **Definition of Water Glass**: Water glass is a type of amorphous solid. Amorphous solids lack a long-range orderly structure, unlike crystalline solids which have a defined pattern. 3. **Properties of Lenses**: Lenses, especially those used in telescopes, require specific optical properties. They need to be made from materials that can bend light effectively and provide a clear image. ...
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