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Two convex lenses of same focal length but of aperture `D_1` and `D_2(D2 lt D1)`,are used as the objective lenses in two astronomical telescopes having identical eyepieces.
what is the ratio of their resolving powers? Which telescope will you prefer and why ? Give reason.

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