The Hubble Space Telescope in Orbit Above the Earth Has

question 15

Multiple Choice

The Hubble Space Telescope in orbit above the Earth has a 2.4 m circular aperture. The telescope has equipment for detecting ultraviolet light. What is the minimum angular separation between two objects that the Hubble Space Telescope can resolve in ultraviolet light of wavelength 95 nm?

• A)4.8 × 10^-8 rad
• B)7.0 × 10^-8 rad
• C)1.9 × 10^-7 rad
• D)1.5 × 10^-7 rad
• E)3.3 × 10^-9 rad

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Definitions:

Derived Homologies

Features shared by descendants of a common ancestor that have undergone evolution to serve new functions.

Synapomorphies

Shared derived characteristics or traits that are used to establish evolutionary relationships among species or groups.

Common Ancestor

The most recent individual from which all organisms in a group are directly descended.

Phylogenetic Systematics

A method of classifying organisms based on their evolutionary relationships, utilizing genetic, morphological, and other data to infer a "family tree" of life.