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
Answer: C
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