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In a single-slit diffraction experiment, a beam of monochromatic light passes through a slit of width 11.0 m. If the first order dark fringe of the resulting diffraction pattern is at an angle of 4.61, what is the wavelength of light?
 
  A) 884 nm
  B) 301 nm
  C) 602 nm
  D) 402 nm
  E) 201 nm

Question 2

Using the Rayleigh Criterion for 400. nm light, what sized space telescope could have 1.0 km resolution of objects on Mars when viewed from above the Earth? (assume an Earth-Mars close distance of 80. million km)
 
  A) 3.9 m
  B) 39. m
  C) 3.9 km
  D) 0.39 km
  E) 39. km



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B



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