In One Particular Case,the Limiting Angle of Resolution for an Eye

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Multiple Choice

In one particular case,the limiting angle of resolution for an eye is 1.4 × 10^-4 rad.What is the minimum separation between two point sources of light that the eye can distinguish if they are at a distance of 40 m from the observer?

• A)2.8 mm
• B)5.6 mm
• C)1.4 mm
• D)8.4 mm
• E)4.7 mm

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Definitions:

Temporal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex located beneath the lateral fissure on both cerebral hemispheres, associated with processing auditory information and encoding memory.

Hearing

The ability to perceive sound by detecting vibrations through an organ such as the ear.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex involved in auditory perception, language comprehension, and memory formation.

Hearing

The sense and process by which sound waves are detected and interpreted by the brain.