At What Distance Could One Theoretically Distinguish Two Automobile Headlights

question 33

Multiple Choice

At what distance could one theoretically distinguish two automobile headlights separated by 1.5 meters? Assume a pupil diameter of 0.50 cm and yellow headlights seen at the wavelength 5.0 × 10−⁷ m. Assume eye fluid has an average n = 1.33.

• A) 6.0 km
• B) 12 km
• C) 9.0 km
• D) 3.0 km
• E) 16 km

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Definitions:

MR = MC

A condition in economics where marginal revenue equals marginal cost, often considered the point of profit maximization for firms in perfectly competitive markets.

Short Run

A period in which at least one factor of production is fixed, limiting the ability of firms to adjust to market changes.

Perfectly Competitive Market

A theoretical market structure where many buyers and sellers trade homogeneous products, and no single participant can influence the price.

Marginal Costs

The price increase resulting from the creation of an additional product or service unit.