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Two point white dots are 1 mm apart on a black paper:. They are viewed by eye of pupil diameter 3 mm. Approximately, what is the maximum distance at which these dots can be resolved by the eye ? [Take λ=500 mg]

a
6 m
b
5 m
c
3 m
d
1 m

detailed solution

Correct option is B

we know that θ=yD≥1⋅22λd or D≤yd1⋅22λ D≤10−3×3×10−31⋅22×5×10−7≤≈5m Dmax=5m

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