When We Determine the Angular Resolution of an Interferometric Array

question 43

Multiple Choice

When we determine the angular resolution of an interferometric array of radio telescopes using the formula θ ∝ λ/D,the variable D stands for the:

• A)diameter of the telescopes
• B)separation between the telescopes
• C)magnification of the telescopes
• D)number of telescopes
• E)focal length of the telescopes

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