Telescoping in mechanics describes the movement of one part sliding out from another, lengthening an object (such as a
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Telescope (disambiguation) — A telescope is an instrument designed for the observation of remote objects and the collection of electromagnetic radiation.Telescope may also refer to:In astronomy: * Telescopium, a constellationIn mechanics: *Telescoping (mechanics)In… … Wikipedia
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