Multiple Choice
How does the resolution of a typical radio telescope compare with the resolution of a typical optical telescope?
A) Resolution becomes worse for longer wavelengths, so radio telescopes generally have poorer resolution.
B) Resolution becomes better for longer wavelengths, so radio telescopes generally have better resolution.
C) Resolution depends on both wavelength and telescope size. Because radio telescopes are so large, the resolution is about the same as for an optical system.
D) Resolution depends entirely on the separation of the objects being imaged, so radio and optical telescopes have the same resolution.
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