Date | May 2012 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 12M.1.HL.TZ1.14 |
Level | Higher level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 1 |
Command term | Question number | 14 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Two point sources of light have an angular separation of θ, as measured by a distant observer. The light passes through a circular aperture of radius r just before reaching the observer. Which of the following conditions must be true for the two sources to be resolved?
A. θ<0.61λr
B. θ<1.22λr
C. θ≥0.61λr
D. θ≥1.22λr
Markscheme
D
Examiners report
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