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The diameter of an objective of a telescope, which can just resolve two stars situated at angular displacement of `10^(-4)` degee, should be `(lambda = 5000 Å)`

A

35 mm

B

35 cm

C

35 m

D

3 . 5 cm

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The correct Answer is:
B
`theta = (1 . 22 lambda)/(a)`
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