Which outcome resulted from applying algebraic methods in 13th-century optics?

💡 Explanation

Algebra's use created improved refraction tables via the Law of Sines (Snell's Law approximation) because angles could be calculated more precisely, therefore refining optical models, rather than allowing direct lens modifications or telescope magnification at that stage.

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