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Chapter 28 Problem 55P

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Problem 55P

Two point sources of light are separated by 5.5 cm. As viewed through a 12-μm-diameter pinhole, what is the maximum distance from which they can be resolved

(a) if red light (λ = 690 nm) is used, or

(b) if violet light (λ = 420 nm) is used?

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The first step in solving 28 problem number 67 trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: Problem 55PTwo point sources of light are separated by 5.5 cm. As viewed through a 12-μm-diameter pinhole, what is the maximum distance from which they can be resolved(a) if red light (λ = 690 nm) is used, or(b) if violet light (λ = 420 nm) is used?
From the textbook chapter Physical Optics: Interference and Diffraction you will find a few key concepts needed to solve this.

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Title Physics with MasteringPhysics 4 
Author James S. Walker
ISBN 9780321541635

Two point sources of light are separated by 5.5 cm. As

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