The limit of resolution of a telescope is $3.0 \times 10^{-7} \text{ rad}$. Assuming that it is used to see the light of wavelength $525 \text{ nm}$ from a star, what should be the diameter of the objective (in $\text{ m}$)?

  • A
    $2.1$
  • B
    $2.0$
  • C
    $1.8$
  • D
    $1.9$

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