EBK PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEER
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Chapter 38, Problem 38.15P
The angular resolution of a radio telescope is to be 0.100° when the incident waves have a wavelength of 3.00 mm. What minimum diameter is required for the telescope’s receiving dish?
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