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Assume that light of wavelength `6000Å` is coming from a star. What is the limit of resolution of a telescope whose objective has a diameter of 100 inch?

A

`2.9` rad

B

`2.9xx10^(-7)` rad

C

`2.9xx10^(-5) `rad

D

`2.9xx10^(-9)` rad

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For answer see Physics Darpan, Part-2, Section-B, Illustration of Textbook example no. 10.6
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