Optics Question 424

Question: The resolving power of a telescope whose lens has a diameter of 1.22 m for a wavelength of 5000 Å is

[Kerala PMT 2002]

Options:

A) $ 2\times 10^{5} $

B) $ 2\times 10^{6} $

C) $ 2\times 10^{2} $

D) $ 2\times 10^{4} $

Show Answer

Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Resolving power $ =\frac{d}{1.22\ \lambda }=\frac{1.22\times 5000\times {{10}^{-10}}}{1.22}=5\times 10^{-7} $



sathee Ask SATHEE

Welcome to SATHEE !
Select from 'Menu' to explore our services, or ask SATHEE to get started. Let's embark on this journey of growth together! 🌐📚🚀🎓

I'm relatively new and can sometimes make mistakes.
If you notice any error, such as an incorrect solution, please use the thumbs down icon to aid my learning.
To begin your journey now, click on

Please select your preferred language
कृपया अपनी पसंदीदा भाषा चुनें