When Used at a Wavelength of 1 Micron,a Telescope Can

question 6

Multiple Choice

When used at a wavelength of 1 micron,a telescope can resolve angles as small as 0.1 seconds of arc.How small an angle could the telescope resolve when used at a wavelength of 5 microns?

• A)0.02 seconds of arc
• B)0.004 seconds of arc
• C)0.5 seconds of arc
• D)0.25 seconds of arc

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