The Limiting Angle of Resolution for the Eye Is 1

question 24

Multiple Choice

The limiting angle of resolution for the 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 × 10^-3 m
• B) 5.6 × 10^-3 m
• C) 1.4 × 10^-3 m
• D) 8.4 × 10^-3 m
• E) 4.7 × 10^-3 m

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