What Is the Limiting Angle of Resolution for the Eye

question 12

Multiple Choice

What is the limiting angle of resolution for the eye if the pupil diameter of the eye is 4.0 mm,the wavelength of the light is 600 nm,and index of refraction of the liquid in the eye is 1.34?

• A) 0.42 mrad
• B) 0.21 mrad
• C) 0.14 mrad
• D) 0.11 mrad
• E) 0.26 mrad

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Definitions:

Type II Error

Occurs when a statistical test fails to reject a false null hypothesis, also known as a false negative.

Null Hypothesis

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Alternative Hypothesis

A statement that contradicts the null hypothesis and proposes that there is a statistically significant relationship between two variables.

Null Hypothesis

A default statement that there is no effect or no difference, often used as a starting assumption in statistical hypothesis testing.