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This print-out should have 23 questions. = 0.0865672 µm .

Multiple-choice questions may continue on
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before answering. 002 (part 2 of 2) 10.0 points
Now assume that the coating’s index of re-
001 (part 1 of 2) 10.0 points fraction is 1.56. Assume that the rest of the
A material with an index of refraction of 1.34 system (from the previous question) remains
is used to coat glass. The index of refraction the same.
of glass is 1.5. What is the minimum thickness of the coat-
What is the minimum thickness of the coat- ing needed to minimize the reflection of this
ing that will minimize the reflection of light light now?
with a wavelength of 4640 Å? 1. 0.150606
1. 0.0925347 2. 0.19858
2. 0.103077 3. 0.210127
3. 0.0905462 4. 0.165823
4. 0.120076 5. 0.13875
5. 0.133958 6. 0.192813
6. 0.124187 7. 0.143824
7. 0.0865672 8. 0.181977
8. 0.0882 9. 0.133898
9. 0.080036 10. 0.148718
10. 0.115417
Correct answer: 0.148718 µm.
Correct answer: 0.0865672 µm.
Explanation:
Explanation:
This part is really solved in the same way
Phase Changes for Reflecting Waves.
as Part 1 except now the index of refrac-
Since the coating has a refraction that is less tion of the material is greater than that for
than that for glass (but greater than that for glass. Hence the light reflected from the mate-
air), we know that the reflected light from rial surface undergoes a 180◦ phase transition,
both the glass and the coating will undergo but the light reflected from the glass within
a 180◦ phase shift. This means that the to- the material goes through a 0◦ phase transi-
tal trip inside the coating must be exactly tion. This means that the light must travel
one half of the wavelength of light inside the a full wavelength within this material in or-
coating. (Hence the waves reflected from the der to interfere destructively. Using the same
glass and from the coating will interfere de- notation as before, we then say:
structively.) The wavelength of light inside
λ λ 4.64 × 10−7 m
the coating is where n is the index of re- t= =
n 2n 2 (1.56)
fraction of the coating. This implies that the
thickness of the coating must be one fourth
the wavelength of light inside this medium.
Hence (calling the thickness of the material t, t = 1.48718 × 10−7 m
the wavelength of light in air λ, and the index = 0.148718 µm .
of refraction of the medium n)
λ 4.64 × 10−7 m
t= = 003 10.0 points
4n (4) (1.34) Consider the setup of a single slit experiment.
Hint: Use a small angle approximation; e.g.,
t = 8.65672 × 10−8 m sin θ = tan θ .
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b3
y3 = L
a
3λ
= L.
a

y3
S1 ×10
θ
a

viewing
004 10.0 points

screen
S2
The filament of an incandescent lamp has a
L 250 Ω resistance and carries a direct current of
1.7 A. The filament is 3 cm long and 0.83 mm
Determine the height y3 , where the third
in radius.
minimum occurs.
Calculate the Poynting vector at the surface
4λ of the filament.
1. y3 = L 1. 1216090.0
a
2. 8665100.0
7λ
2. y3 = L 3. 426487.0
2a 4. 155972.0
3λ 5. 116684.0
3. y3 = L
2a 6. 123269.0
5λ 7. 794764.0
4. y3 = L
2a 8. 9094570.0
λ 9. 402139.0
5. y3 = L 10. 4618050.0
2a
2λ
6. y3 = L Correct answer: 4.61805 × 106 W/m2 .
a
3λ Explanation:
7. y3 = L correct
a
5λ Let : I = 1.7 A ,
8. y3 = L
a l = 3 cm = 0.03 m ,
9λ
9. y3 = L R = 250 Ω , and
2a
r = 0.83 mm = 0.00083 m .
λ
10. y3 = L
a The power P radiated by the filament is
Explanation: given by
The third minimum occurs at β = 6 π, P = I2 R .
which corresponds to a path difference be- This power is distributed uniformly over the
tween two end rays: surface area of the filament (Area = 2 π r ℓ),
so the intensity S of the radiation at the sur-
β face equals
b3 =
k
6π P
= S=
A

2π
λ I2 R
=
= 3λ 2πrℓ
b3 (1.7 A)2 (250 Ω)
θ= =
a 2 π (0.00083 m) (0.03 m)
y3
= = 4.61805 × 106 W/m2 .
L
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c
λ= in the vacuum. In a medium with an
005 (part 1 of 2) 10.0 points f
Consider a light ray which enters from air to index of refraction n′ , and from the definition
c
a liquid, where the index√ of refraction of the of the index of refraction, n′ ≡ ′ .
c
liquid is given by n′ = 2 and the index of re-
c′
fraction of air is given by n = 1. λ′ =
f
light ray  
1
′
=c
n=1 Air f
 c  1
=
√ n′ f
n= 2 Liquid   
1 c
= ′
n f
Consider the following three ratios, where λ
= ′.
each is defined by the specified quantity in n
the liquid, λ′ , f ′ , and c′ , to that in the air, √
So for n′ = 2
λ, f, and c.
λ′ λ′ 1 1
What is the ratio of their wavelengths, ? = =√ ,
λ λ n 2
′ f ′
λ = 1 , and
1. =4 f
λ
λ′ 1 c′ 1 1
2. = ≡ =√ .
λ 4 c n 2
λ′ √
3. = 2 006 (part 2 of 2) 10.0 points
λ f′
λ′ 1 What is the ratio of their frequencies, ?
4. = √ f
λ 2 2 f′
λ′ 1. = 1 correct
5. =1 f
λ f′ 1
λ′ 2. =
6. =2 f 4
λ f′
λ′ 1 3. =2
7. = √ correct f
λ 2 f′
λ′ √ 4. =4
8. =2 3 f
λ f′ 1
λ′ √ 5. =√
9. =2 2 f 2
λ f′ √
λ′ 1 6. = 2
10. = f
λ 2 f′ √
7. =2 2
f
Explanation:
The frequency of an electro-magnetic wave f′ 1
8. =
is independent of the media in which it is f 2
present; that is, f = f ′ . f′ √
9. =2 3
A ray with a frequency f has a wavelength f
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nr = ni (sin θc )
f′ 1
10. = √ = 1.84 (sin 45◦ )
f 2 2
= 1.30108
Explanation:
The frequency of an electro-magnetic wave
is independent of the media in which it is 008 10.0 points
present; that is, f = f ′ . A double-slit interference experiment is shown
f′ below.
Therefore, = 1.
f
007 10.0 points
Light strikes the surface of a prism, n = 1.84,

viewing
screen
y
as shown in the figure.

0.5 mm
S1
θ

S2
45◦
1m
If the third order bright fringe falls a dis-
tance of 5 mm from the center of the pattern,
what is the wavelength of the light used?
1. 500.0
If the prism is surrounded by a fluid, what is 2. 1166.67
the maximum index of refraction of the fluid 3. 833.333
that will still cause total internal reflection 4. 166.667
within the prism? 5. 583.333
1. 1.16673 6. 200.0
2. 1.20208 7. 1400.0
3. 1.06066 8. 1333.33
4. 1.18087 9. 250.0
5. 1.27279 10. 300.0
6. 1.11016
7. 1.0748 Correct answer: 833.333 nm.
8. 1.25158 Explanation:
9. 1.30108
10. 1.32229
Let : L = 1 m
Correct answer: 1.30108. d = 0.5 mm
Explanation: λ = 833.333 nm
Basic Concept:
nr 6 S2 Q S1 ≈ 90◦
P
sin θc =
ni
viewing
screen

Given: r1  y
y

−1
an
ni = 1.84 S1
r2 θ = t L
θc = 45◦ d O
Q
S2
Solution: δ ≈ d sin θ ≈ r2 − r1
nr L
sin θc =
ni
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Third order, m = 3 two point sources that produce distinct im-
ages. This is similar to the resolution of a
d ym single slit, related to the distance from the
λ=
mℓ middle of the central bright band to the first-
(0.5 mm )(5 mm ) order dark band; however, the aperture is
=
3 (1 m ) circular instead of a rectangular slit which
= 833.333 nm introduces a scale factor.
Suppose the Hubble Space Telescope, 2.4 m
in diameter, is in orbit 97.7 km above Earth
009 10.0 points and is turned to look at Earth.
Light from a distant star is collected by a If you ignore the effect of the atmosphere,
concave mirror. what is the resolution of this telescope for
How far from the mirror is the image of the light of wavelength 473 nm?
star if the radius of curvature is 155 cm? 1. 1.86867
1. 76.5 2. 2.52344
2. 88.5 3. 2.34911
3. 89.5 4. 2.1644
4. 82.5 5. 2.09736
5. 87.5 6. 3.20067
6. 77.5 7. 2.22414
7. 85.0 8. 2.63132
8. 79.0 9. 2.81969
9. 83.5 10. 2.30621
10. 80.5
Correct answer: 2.34911 cm.
Correct answer: 77.5 cm.
Explanation:
Explanation:

x
1 1 1 2 h′ q w
+ = = m= =−
p q f R h p
Concave Mirror f >0
L
∞ >p> f f < q < ∞ 0 > m > −∞
f >p> 0 −∞ < q < 0 ∞ > m > 1 For single slit diffraction
x λ
= ,
L w
Let : r = 155 cm .
For a circular aperture the resolution differs
Incident light from an infinitely distant object by a factor of 1.22. Therefore
will strike the mirror as parallel rays, and will
Lλ
converge at the focal point, which is half the x = 1.22
radius of curvature of the mirror. Hence w
(97700 m) (4.73 × 10−7 m)
r = 1.22 ×
di = f = = 77.5 cm . (2.4 m)
2
(100 cm/m)
= 2.34911 cm .
010 10.0 points
The resolution of a lens can be estimated by This resolution is so poor that NASA can-
treating the lens as a circular aperture. The not read license plate numbers on automo-
resolution is the smallest distance between biles, but it has been reported that NASA is
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able to do this. Do you believe this report, image that is 5.86 cm in height.
and if so, what technique is used? a) What is the magnification of the image?
The answer to this question may be classi- 1. 1.48843
fied. 2. 1.67463
3. 1.72699
011 10.0 points 4. 1.90778
Consider the setup of a single slit experiment. 5. 1.42569
6. 1.9404
7. 1.20366
8. 1.70035
9. 2.11212

y1
S1
θ 10. 2.00326
a

viewing
screen
S2 Correct answer: 1.9404.
L Explanation:
Determine the phase angle difference β be-
tween the two “end” rays, ray r2 and ray r1 ,
Let : h = 3.02 cm and
at the position of the first intensity minimum
y1 . h′ = 5.86 cm .

3 h′ 5.86 cm
1. β = π M= = = 1.9404 .
2 h 3.02 cm
4
2. β = π 013 (part 2 of 2) 10.0 points
3
b) What is the radius of curvature of the
3. β = 2 π correct mirror?
π 1. 99.6
4. β = 2. 38.2065
2
3. 102.876
5. β = 3 π 4. 35.6474
5. 57.362
6. β = 4 π 6. 73.9098
7. 34.1579
7. β = π 8. 71.3812
5 9. 41.1442
8. β = π 10. 44.143
2
9. β = 5 π Correct answer: 57.362 cm.
7 Explanation:
10. β = π
2
Explanation: Let : p = 13.9 cm .
The first minimum is at β = 2 π, where β = q
2 φ = 2 π, and φ = π is the phase difference of M =−
p
the two rays for destructive interference.
q = −M p , so
012 (part 1 of 2) 10.0 points
An object 3.02 cm tall is placed 13.9 cm in 2 1 1
= +
front of a mirror, which creates an upright R p q
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1 1 1
= +
R 2p 2q 015 10.0 points
1 1 Consider two lenses where f1 = f and f2 =
= + −f . As shown in the sketch, they are aligned
2p −2M p
 −1 along the z-axis with a separation d = 1.25 f .
1 1 #1 #2
R= +
2p −2M p

1
= 3f f
2(13.9 cm)
−1 d
1
+ The distance between the object and lens
−2(1.9404)(13.9 cm) 1 is p = 3 f . An image is formed due to the
= 57.362 cm . two-lens system. Find the distance of this
image from lens 2.

014 10.0 points 3

1. q2 = f
What is the maximum radiation pressure that 2
can be exerted by sunlight in space of intensity 2. q2 = 2 f
3387 W/m2 on a flat black surface?
The speed of light is 3 × 108 m/s. 1
3. q2 = f correct
1. 5.34e-06 3
2. 3.71e-06 7
3. 6.87e-06 4. q2 = f
2
4. 1.129e-05
5. 1.58e-06 5. q2 = f
6. 3.58667e-06 1
7. 8.76667e-06 6. q2 = f
4
8. 5.16e-06
9. 6.94e-06 1
7. q2 = f
10. 1.29733e-05 2
8. q2 = 3 f
Correct answer: 1.129 × 10−5 Pa.
3
Explanation: 9. q2 = f
4
5
10. q2 = f
Let : I = 3387 W/m2 and 2
c = 3 × 108 m/s . Explanation:
The maximum pressure is attained when For lens 2, the “object” is the image formed
the light is normally incident on the surface. by lens 1 located at q1 = 2 f to the right of
Under this circumstance, the relation between lens 1. So in the formula
the intensity and the pressure on a black sur-
face is given by 1 1 1
= + ,
f2 p2 q2
I
P =
c
3387 W/m2 for the “virtual object”,
=
3 × 108 m/s
1
= 1.129 × 10−5 Pa . p2 = −(q1 − d) = − f.
4
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This leads to Explanation:
1 1 1 Basic Concepts:
= −
q2 f2 p2 0 π/2 π 3 π/2 2π
1 1
=− + 2π or 360◦
f 1
f φ
4
1 4 1
=− +
f f
3
=
f 0
f
q2 = .
3
−1
016 10.0 points δ
A screen is illuminated by 518 nm light as λ = 518 nm
shown in the figure below.
The distance from the slits to the screen is 0◦ 90◦ 180◦ 270◦ 360◦
4.5 m . φ δ d sin θ d y d y
≡ = = p ≈
2π λ λ λ L2 + y 2 λ L

Double slit interference

the phase angle difference φ
44% maxima: φ = 2 π , 4 π , 6 , 8 π · · · ,
minimum: φ = π , 3 π , 5 , 7 π · · · .
y
0.73 mm

S1    
θ 2 φ φ
I ∝E = 4 E02 cos2 2
cos ω t +
2 2
viewing
screen

S2  
φ 2
4.5 m I = I0 cos , with φ = k δ . (1)
2
Figure: Not drawn to scale.
Find the minimum positive phase angular I I(φ)
I Let : =
value φ such that = 44% , where I0 is the I0 I(0)
I0
intensity at the central maximum and I is the = 44%
intensity at the position y on the screen. = 0.44
1. 108.663
2. 45.573 Solution: Using Eq. 1, we have
3. 76.1135 "r #
4. 94.5886 I
φ = 2 arccos
5. 125.451 I0
6. 84.2608 h√ i
7. 96.8921 = 2 arccos 0.44
8. 112.334 = 2 arccos(0.663325)
9. 70.1231
= 2 (0.845543 rad)
10. 50.2082
= 1.69109 rad
Correct answer: 96.8921 ◦. = 96.8921 ◦ .
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(5.18 × 10−7 m)

Note: The difference in path length for the
rays can be found as follows. = arcsin
2 π (0.00073 m)
δ φ h√ i
Using ≡ , and Eq. 1, we have
λ 2π × 2 arccos 0.44
φ 
(5.18 × 10−7 m) (1.69109)

δ=λ = arcsin
2π
 2 π (0.00073 m)
r  
I = arcsin(0.000190982)
 2 arccos

 

 
I0

=λ = 0.000190982 rad

 2 π 
 = 0.0109425 ◦ .
 
  y
Note: Since tan θ = , and using Eqs. 1
= (5.18 × 10−7 m) L
( √ ) and 2, we have
2 arccos 0.44 y = L tan θ
×
2π
( "r #)!
λ I

(1.69109)
 = L tan arcsin arccos
= (5.18 × 10−7 m) πd I0
2π
(5.18 × 10−7 m)
 
= (0.00073 m){0.000190982 rad} = L tan arcsin
2 π (0.00073 m)
= 1.39417 × 10−7 m h√ i
= 139.417 nm . × 2 arccos 0.44

(5.18 × 10−7 m) (1.69109)

  
Note: The angle θ can be found as follows: = L tan arcsin
2 π (0.00073 m)
6 S2 Q S1 ≈ 90◦ P
= L tan(arcsin[0.000190982])
= (4.5 m) tan(0.000190982 rad)
viewing
screen

r1  y
= (4.5 m) tan(0.0109425 ◦ )
y

−1
an
S1
r2 θ = t L = 0.00085942 m
d O = 0.85942 mm .
Q
S2
δ ≈ d sin θ ≈ r2 − r1
L 017 (part 1 of 2) 10.0 points
Consider the setup of a single slit experi-
ment. The wavelength of the incident light is
I
Let : = 0.44 λ = 470 nm . The slit width and the distance
I0 between the slit and the screen is specified in
λ = 518 nm = 5.18 × 10−7 m the figure.
L = 4.5 m , and
d = 0.73 mm = 0.00073 m .

Solution: Using Eq. 1 and y1

540 µm

S1
θ
φ δ d sin θ
viewing

≡ = , we have
screen

S2
2π λ λ 
λφ 8.9 m
θ = arcsin
2πd
( "r #) Find the position y = y1 of the first inten-
λ I sity minimum. Use a small angle approxima-
= arcsin 2 arccos (2)
2πd I0 tion sin θ = tan θ .
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1. 15.7067
2. 1.94444

3.33091 mm
3. 3.39808
4. 4.05556

540 µm
S1
5. 7.7463 θ
6. 1.42133

viewing
screen
7. 4.48966 S2

8. 3.3 8.9 m
9. 21.672
10. 3.33333 I2
Find the intensity ratio .
I0
Correct answer: 7.7463 mm. 1. 0.357507
2. 0.282565
Explanation: 3. 0.705379
4. 0.521902
5. 0.405285
Let : λ = 470 nm , 6. 0.311746
L = 8.9 m , and 7. 0.689316
a = 540 µm . 8. 0.389163
9. 0.589712
10. 0.471312

Correct answer: 0.521902.

y1 Explanation:
S1
θ
a  2
I sin(β/2)
viewing

= .
screen

S2
I0 β/2
L
0 π 2π
hyi
δ ≡ a sin θ ≈ a 2π or 360◦
L
β
For single slit diffraction, destructive in- 1
a λ
terference occurs when, sin θ = , or sim-
2 2
ply when, δ ≡ a sin θ = λ. Thus, between
the two end rays which correspond to the 0
first minimum, the phase angle difference is
β1 = 2 π and the path length difference is
δ1 = λ. The small angle approximation gives
y1 δ1 −1
us = tan θ1 ≈ θ1 ≈ sin θ1 = , or δ
L a
λ
δ1 λL
y1 = L = = 7.7463 mm . 0◦ 90◦ 180◦ 270◦ 360◦
a a
β δ a sin θ a y
= = ≈ (1)
2π λ λ λ L
018 (part 2 of 2) 10.0 points
Denote the intensity on the screen at y2 = Let:
3.33091 mm by I2 and the intensity on the y2 3.33091 mm
R= = = 0.43 , (2)
screen at y = 0 by I0 . y1 7.7463 mm
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where y1 is the position of the first intensity Find deviation d .
minimum. 1. 0.882337
From Eq. (1), 2. 0.612509
2 π a y2 3. 0.250156
β2 = 4. 0.140304
λ L  5. 0.220346
2π (540 µm) (3.33091 mm)
= 6. 0.484674
470 nm (8.9 m)
7. 0.278448
= 2.70177 rad 8. 0.247217
= 154.8 ◦ , 9. 0.422864
in agreement with the above diagram 10. 0.225975
Following is the alternative method.
From Eq. (1) and (2), we have Correct answer: 0.225975 cm.
β2 δ2 y2
R= = = . Explanation:
β1 δ1 y1
θ1 θ1−θ2
β2 = R β1 = (0.43) 2 π = 2.70177 rad (since
β1 = 2 π), the intensity ratio at any point on n
the screen is θ2

   2 s
β2 x θ2
sin d
I2   2 
= 
I0 β2  θ3

2 d
 2
sin(R π) Note that
=
Rπ
2
s s

sin(0.43 π)
= cos θ2 = , so x=
0.43 π x cos θ2
= 0.521902 ,
in agreement with the intensity diagram in d
Also: sin(θ1 − θ2 ) =
the question. x
Yielding
019 10.0 points
A narrow beam of light passes through a plate
d = x · sin(θ1 − θ2 )
of glass with thickness 1.69 cm and a refractive
index 1.51. The beam enters from air at an s · sin(θ1 − θ2 )
=
angle 21.5 ◦ . The goal is to calculate the cos θ2
deviation d of the ray as indicated in the 1.69 cm · sin (21.5 ◦ − 14.0469 ◦ )
=
figure. cos 14.0469 ◦
= 0.225975 cm
21. 5
◦

n = 1.51 020 10.0 points

1.69 cm A beam of white light is incident on a trian-
gular glass prism with an index of refraction
θ2 of about 1.5 for visible light, producing a
d

spectrum. Initially, the prism is in a glass

aquarium filled with air, as shown.
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Aquarium Spectrum Aquarium Spectrum

Red Red
t t
ci den ci den
In In Vio
ht Vi ht let
Lig ol e Lig
Prism t Prism

If the aquarium is filled with water with Thus, the spectrum produced has less sep-
an index of refraction of 1.3, which of the aration between red and violet than that pro-
following is true? duced in air.

1. The position of red and violet are reversed 021 10.0 points
in the spectrum. Two narrow parallel slits are illuminated with
light of wavelength 460 nm.
2. The violet light disappear.

3. The spectrum has the same separation

14 mm
viewing
screen
between red and violet as that produced in
air.

0.31 mm
S1
θ
4. The spectrum produced has less separa- S2
tion between red and violet than that pro-
duced in air. correct 14 m

5. The intensity of the light increases. What is the phase difference between the
two interfering waves on a screen at a point
6. The spectrum produced has greater sep- 14 mm from the central bright fringe?
aration between red and violet than that pro- 1. 134.201
duced in air. 2. 220.408
3. 138.461
7. There is no light come out of the prism. 4. 112.836
5. 217.241
8. No spectrum is produced. 6. 160.457
7. 242.609
9. The red light disappear. 8. 224.622
9. 130.0
10. A spectrum is produced, but the deviation 10. 212.967
of the beam is opposite to that in air.
Correct answer: 242.609 ◦.

Explanation:

Explanation:
Since water has a larger index of refrac-
Let : L = 14 m
tion than air (but still smaller than the glass
prism), the deviation of light beam caused by y = 14 mm
refraction will be smaller. d = 0.31 mm .
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P
in agreement with the above diagram.
6 S2 Q S1 ≈ 90◦
022 (part 1 of 2) 10.0 points

viewing
screen
r1  y When Mars is nearest the Earth, the distance

y
−1
an separating the two planets is 8.86 × 107 km.
S1
r2 θ = t L
d Mars is viewed through a telescope whose
O
S2
Q mirror has a diameter of 21.6 cm.
δ ≈ d sin θ ≈ r2 − r1 If the wavelength of the light is 731 nm,
L what is the angular resolution of the tele-
scope?
0 π/2 π 3 π/2 2π 1. 4.1288e-06
2. 2.06627e-06
2π or 360◦ 3. 1.82803e-06
φ 4. 3.56342e-06
1 5. 1.91476e-06
6. 1.4974e-06
7. 1.38981e-06
0 8. 1.42226e-06
9. 1.79537e-06
10. 1.36962e-06

−1 Correct answer: 4.1288 × 10−6 rad.

δ
λ = 460 nm Explanation:
The Rayleigh criterion gives for the angular
0◦ 90◦ 180◦ 270◦ 360◦ resolution
φ δ d sin θ d y d y
= = = p ≈ λ
2π λ λ λ L2 + y 2 λ L θ = 1.22
D
Solution: We obtain 7.31 × 10−7 m
= 1.22
δ = d sin θ 0.216 m
! = 4.1288 × 10−6 rad .
y
= d sin p
L2 + y2 The smallest distance d that can be resolved
!
(0.014 m) between two points on Mars is
= d sin p
(14 m)2 + (0.014 m)2
d = θL
= (0.31 mm) sin(0.001 rad)
= (4.1288 × 10−6 rad)
= 310 nm ,
× (8.86 × 1010 m)
2 πd y = 365.811 km .
φ= p
λ L2 + y 2
2 π (0.00031 m)
= 023 (part 2 of 2) 10.0 points
(4.6 × 10−7 m)
(0.014 m) What is the smallest distance that can be
×p resolved between two points on Mars?
(14 m)2 + (0.014 m)2 1. 249.065
= 4.23432 rad 2. 365.811
= 242.609 ◦ , 3. 180.241
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4. 150.035
5. 419.918
6. 111.508
7. 162.777
8. 341.63
9. 280.952
10. 203.573

Correct answer: 365.811 km.

Explanation: