A diffraction-limited telescope with a 7.6 cm aperture is aimed at target 12.5 km away. Assuming light of 580 nm wavelength and neglecting air turbulence, what size details can be resolved by the telescope?

A diffraction-limited telescope with a 7.6 cm aperture is aimed at target 12.5 km away. Assuming light of 580 nm wavelength and neglecting air turbulence, what size details can be resolved by the telescope?

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Chapter38: Diffraction Patterns And Polarization

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5. A diffraction-limited telescope with a 7.6 cm aperture is aimed at target 12.5 km away. Assuming light
of 580 nm wavelength and neglecting air turbulence, what size details can be resolved by the telescope?
A) 8.2 cm
B) 10.0 cm
C) 11.3 cm
D) 12.43 cm
E) 12.88 cm

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