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    Large Reflecting Telescopes Have Mirrors That Are __________ in Shape
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Large Reflecting Telescopes Have Mirrors That Are __________ in Shape

Question 59

Question 59

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Large reflecting telescopes have mirrors that are __________ in shape.


A) spherical
B) parabolic
C) hyperbolic
D) cylindrical

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