Multiple Choice
In practice, the smallest angular size that one can resolve with a 10-inch telescope is governed by the:
A) blurring caused by the Earth's atmosphere
B) diffraction limit of the telescope
C) size of the primary mirror
D) motion of the night sky
E) magnification of the telescope
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