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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. θ0.61λr

D. θ1.22λr

Markscheme

D

Examiners report

[N/A]

Syllabus sections

Additional higher level (AHL) » Topic 9: Wave phenomena » 9.4 – Resolution
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