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The objective lens of an astronomical telescope has a diameter of
PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Waves · Waves
Problem
The objective lens of an astronomical telescope has a diameter of
1.6
m
1.6\,\text{m}
1.6
m
. When it is used to observe light of wavelength
500
nm
500\,\text{nm}
500
nm
, calculate the least angular separation (in radians) between two stars that can be resolved.
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