Multiple Choice
The prime focus cage of a telescope whose primary mirror is 3 m in diameter has a diameter of 0.5 m. What fraction of the incoming light is obstructed by this cage?
A) about 3%
B) about 44%
C) about 1/6, or 17%
D) about 36%
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