Resolution: A camera lens having a 50-mm focal length is set to f/4.0. What is the minimum spacing of two objects located 12 m from the lens if the objects are just barely resolved in the image using light of wavelength 500 nm?

A. 1.66 mm
B. 4.72 mm
C. 0.024 mm
D. 4.9 × 10-5 m
E. 0.59 mm


Answer: E

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