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Two point white dots are 1mm apart on a black paper. They are viewed by eye of pupil diameter 3mm. Approximately, what is the maximum distance at which these dits can be resolved by the eye? [Take wavelelngth of light =500nm]

A

`6m`

B

`3m`

C

`5m`

D

`1m`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`sin theta =theta = (1.22lambda)/(d) = (y)/(D)`
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