A Camera with a 20-Cm Diameter Lens Is Recording Images

question 102

Short Answer

A camera with a 20-cm diameter lens is recording images using a filter that allows only light of wavelength 600 nm to pass through.
(a) What is the limit on the angular resolution (in microradians) in this case?
(b) What is the diameter of the minimum-sized features that could be resolved on Mars with this camera? The distance to Mars at the time is 9.0 × 10⁷ km.

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Definitions:

Volcanic Eruptions

Explosive events where magma, gas, and ash are expelled from a volcano, often with significant force and impact on the surrounding environment.

Flash Flooding

Rapid and extreme flow of high water into a normally dry area, or a rapid water level rise in a stream or creek above a predetermined flood stage, often caused by intense rainfall.

Mountain Ranges

Chains or clusters of mountains that are close together in a line or a group, often formed by tectonic forces or volcanism.

Flooding Hazards

Risks associated with excessive water, often due to heavy rainfall or river overflow, that can cause damage to structures and loss of life.