Q. At Kavalur in India, the astronomers using a telescope whose objective had a diameter of one metre started using telescope of diameter 2.54 m. This resulted in
A) The increase in the resolving power by 2.54 times for the same$\lambda$
B) The increase in the limiting angle by 2.54 times for the same$\lambda$
C) Decrease in the resolving power
D) No effect on the limiting angle
Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: The increase in the resolving power by 2.54 times for the same$\lambda$.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.