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Two parallel pillars are 11 km away from an observer. The minimum distance between the pillars so that they can be seen separately will be

a
3.2 m
b
20.8 m
c
91.5 m
d
183 m

detailed solution

Correct option is A

As limit of resolution of eye is 160∘, the pillars will  be seen distinctly if θ>160∘  i.e. 는 dx>160×π180 ⇒d>π×x60×180 ⇒d>3.14×11×10360×180⇒d>3.2m

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