In a radio interferometer with two dishes, the distance between the two dishes determines the a. magnifying power b. light-gathering power. c. resolving power. d. level of interference from terrestrial radio sources. e. energy distribution.

In a radio interferometer with two dishes, the distance between the two dishes determines the a. magnifying power b. light-gathering power. c. resolving power. d. level of interference from terrestrial radio sources. e. energy distribution.

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In a radio interferometer with two dishes, the distance between the two dishes determines the

	a.	magnifying power
	b.	light-gathering power.
	c.	resolving power.
	d.	level of interference from terrestrial radio sources.
	e.	energy distribution.

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