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Chapter 34, Problem 66E(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 66E
Saturn is viewed through the Lick Observatory refracting telescope (objective focal length 18 m). If the diameter of the image of Saturn produced by the objective is 1.7 mm. what angle does Saturn subtend from when viewed from earth?
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QUESTION:
Problem 66E
Saturn is viewed through the Lick Observatory refracting telescope (objective focal length 18 m). If the diameter of the image of Saturn produced by the objective is 1.7 mm. what angle does Saturn subtend from when viewed from earth?
ANSWER:
Solution 66E
Step 1
Objective focal length f1 = 18m
Height of the image y’ = 1.7 mm