Natural Science CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What type of telescope uses a mirror to collect light?

Radio
Refracting
Binocular
Reflecting

The correct answer is: Reflecting

Reflecting telescopes are among the most commonly used telescopes and are known to gather light through the use of a concave mirror. This mirror is designed to gather light, which then passes through the eyepiece where it is magnified and viewed. Option A, Radio telescopes, use radio waves instead of light to gather information. Option B, Refracting telescopes, use a lens instead of a mirror to gather light. Option C, Binoculars, are not considered telescopes as they do not have the same magnification capabilities.