Estimate the linear separation in kilometres of two objects


Estimate the linear separation (in kilometres) of two objects at a distance of 7.7 x 106 km that can just be resolved with an observer on Earth (a) using the naked eye and (b) using a telescope with a 4.5-m diameter mirror. Use the following data: diameter of pupil = 5.0 mm; wavelength of light = 550 nm.

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