The Two Stars in a Binary Star System Have an Angular

question 100

Multiple Choice

The two stars in a binary star system have an angular separation of 1.0 × 10^-5 rad.If the wavelength of the light from the system is 500 nm,what is the smallest diameter aperture telescope that could just resolve this system to show that it contains two stars?

• A)0.50 cm
• B)0.61 cm
• C)5.0 cm
• D)6.1 cm

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Middle Ear

The part of the ear located between the eardrum and the inner ear, containing three small bones that transmit sound vibrations.

Cones

Specialized photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye responsible for color vision and functioning best in relatively bright light.

Vision

The capability of the eyes and brain to interpret electromagnetic energy (light) into images, enabling sight.

Pitch

The perceived frequency of a sound, determining how high or low it seems.