Definitions
- A device used to see over or around obstacles. - A tool used in submarines to view objects above the water's surface. - A device used in military operations to observe enemy positions without being detected.
- An instrument used to view distant objects, such as stars and planets. - A tool used by astronomers to study celestial bodies. - A device used for birdwatching or other outdoor activities to view objects at a distance.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are optical devices used to view objects at a distance.
- 2Both use lenses to magnify images.
- 3Both can be used for scientific or recreational purposes.
- 4Both have been used in military operations.
- 5Both have been used in exploration and discovery.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: Periscopes are used to view objects that are obstructed or hidden from view, while telescopes are used to view objects that are far away.
- 2Design: Periscopes are typically shorter and have angled mirrors or prisms to reflect light, while telescopes are longer and have a straight tube with lenses.
- 3Use: Periscopes are often used in submarines, tanks, and military operations, while telescopes are used in astronomy, birdwatching, and other recreational activities.
- 4Magnification: Periscopes have lower magnification compared to telescopes, which can magnify objects up to hundreds of times.
- 5Direction: Periscopes allow viewing in different directions, while telescopes are usually fixed in one direction.
Remember this!
Periscope and telescope are both optical devices used to view objects at a distance. However, they differ in their function, design, use, magnification, and direction. A periscope is used to view objects that are obstructed or hidden from view, while a telescope is used to view objects that are far away, such as stars and planets.
