Resolution: A certain astronomical telescope has a diameter of 5.60 m. What is the minimum angle of resolution for this telescope when it is forming images using light of wavelength 620 nm?

A. 1.11 × 10-7 rad
B. 3.11 × 10-7 rad
C. 2.70 × 10-7 rad
D. 1.35 × 10-7 rad
E. 4.05 × 10-7 rad


Answer: D

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