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How does the resolving power of telescope change when the aperture of the objective is increased?

Answer

When the aperture of the objective lens is increased, the resolving power of telescope increases. 

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Some More Questions From Wave Optics Chapter

What is the shape of the wavefront in each of the following cases:
The portion of the wavefront of light from a distant star intercepted by the Earth. 

Is the speed of light in glass independent of the colour of light? If not, which of the two colours red and violet travels slower in a glass prism?