Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 36 - Diffraction - Problems - Page 1111: 31b

Answer

$0.97^{\circ}$

Work Step by Step

We can use the given diameter of the antenna, $d=2.3m$, and wavelength, $\lambda=1.6*10^{-2}m$ in equation (36-12), to find the angle, $\theta$. $\sin \theta= 1.22 \frac{\lambda}{d}$ $ \theta=\arcsin( 1.22 \frac{\lambda}{d})$ $ \theta=\arcsin( 1.22 \frac{1.6*10^{-2}m}{2.3m})$ $\theta = 0.487^{\circ}$ Since we are required to find the angular width, $2\theta$; $2\theta=2*0 .487^{\circ}=0.97^{\circ}$
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