The diameter of the objective of a telescope is $3.6 \ m$. The limit of resolution of the telescope for a light of wavelength $540 \ nm$ is

  • A
    $1.22 \times 10^{-7} \ rad$
  • B
    $1.83 \times 10^{-7} \ rad$
  • C
    $0.61 \times 10^{-7} \ rad$
  • D
    $3.76 \times 10^{-7} \ rad$

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