The limit of resolution of a telescope is given by the formula:
Δθ=R1.22λ
where λ is the wavelength of light and R is the diameter of the objective lens.
Given:
λ=500 nm=500×10−9 m=5×10−7 m
Δθ=5×10−7 rad
Substituting the values into the formula:
5×10−7=R1.22×5×10−7
R=1.22 m
Converting to centimeters:
R=1.22×100 cm=122 cm
Answer: 122