Resolving Power: a Radio Telescope 200 M in Diameter Is

question 2

Multiple Choice

Resolving power: A radio telescope 200 m in diameter is used to investigate sources emitting a 21-cm wavelength wave. What is the minimum angular separation of the sources that can be resolved by this system?

• A) 0.073°
• B) 0.030°
• C) 0.0013°
• D) 0.154°
• E) 0.0026°

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