A reflecting telescope operates by containing a(n)
A)flat mirror that refracts light to a focus in front of a mirror. The smaller the area of the mirror, the more light the telescope can gather. A smaller mirror at the focus sends the concentrated light to an eyepiece at the back or at the side of the telescope.
B)curved mirror that reflects light to a focus in front of a mirror. The larger the area of the mirror, the more light the telescope can gather. A smaller mirror at the focus sends the concentrated light to an eyepiece at the back or at the side of the telescope.
C)objective lens that refracts incoming light and concentrates it at a focus behind the lens. A second lens, the eyepiece, magnifies the concentrated light so that objects appear larger.
D)objective lens that reflects incoming light and concentrates it at a focus in front of the lens.

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The reflecting telescope uses a curved mirror to reflect incoming light to a focus in front of the mirror. The larger the area of the mirror, the more light the telescope can gather. A smaller mirror at the focus sends the concentrated light to an eyepiece at the back or at the side of the telescope. This design allows for larger apertures and better light gathering abilities compared to a refracting telescope.

A Reflecting Telescope Operates by Containing A(n)