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Old October 16th, 2008, 04:55 AM
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Default Reflecting Telescope

A reflecting telescope contains a mirror shaped like a paraboloid of revolution. If the mirror is 4 inches across at its opening and is 3 feet deep, where will the collected light be concentrated?
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