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jegues said:I'm really confused as to how to solve this question. What concept does this question have to do with?
Thanks again!
I like Serena said:Looks to me as if you indeed need the Rayleigh criterion.
See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optical_telescope#Angular_resolution
The Rayleigh Criterion Maybe is a scientific concept used to determine the minimum resolution required to distinguish two objects as separate from one another.
The Rayleigh Criterion Maybe states that the minimum resolvable separation between two objects is defined as the distance at which the first diffraction minimum of one object coincides with the maximum of the other object's diffraction pattern.
The Rayleigh Criterion Maybe was developed by British scientist Lord Rayleigh, also known as John William Strutt, in the late 19th century.
The Rayleigh Criterion Maybe is important because it allows scientists to determine the limitations of their equipment and the minimum resolution needed to observe and measure objects accurately. It also helps in designing and improving optical instruments.
While the Rayleigh Criterion Maybe is a useful tool, it does have limitations. It assumes that the two objects being observed have a uniform intensity distribution and that the observer's eye has perfect vision. In reality, these conditions may not always be met, resulting in potential errors in the determination of the minimum resolvable separation.