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An astronomical telescope consists of two thin lenses set 36 cm apart and has a magnifying power 8. calculate the focal length of the lenses.

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To solve the problem of finding the focal lengths of the lenses in an astronomical telescope, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Problem**: We have an astronomical telescope consisting of two thin lenses (the objective and the eyepiece) that are set 36 cm apart. The magnifying power (magnification) of the telescope is given as 8. 2. **Set Up the Equations**: ...
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