The angular resolution Δθ of a telescope is given by the formula:
Δθ=a1.22λ
where λ is the wavelength of light and a is the diameter of the objective lens.
Given:
Δθ=3.0×10−7 rad
λ=500 nm=500×10−9 m =5×10−7 m
Substituting the values into the formula:
3.0×10−7=a1.22×5×10−7
a=3.0×10−71.22×5×10−7
a=3.06.1 m
a=2.0333... m
Converting the diameter into centimeters:
a=2.0333...×100 cm =203.33 cm
Rounding to the nearest integer, we get 203 cm.
Answer: 203