Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 36 - Diffraction - Problems - Page 1110: 23a

Answer

$\theta_R=1.3*10^{-4}rad$

Work Step by Step

We have all the information need to determine the angular separation, $\theta_R$, at which the eye will resolve them by using Rayleigh’s criterion (equation 36-16.) $\theta_R=1.22\lambda/d$ Where $\lambda$ is the wavelength and $d$ is the diameter of the aperture $\theta_R=1.22\lambda/d$ $\theta_R=1.22(550*10^{-9}m)/(5.0*10^{-3}m)$ $\theta_R=1.3*10^{-4}rad$
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