Resolving power: What is the limiting angle of resolution for the eye if the pupil diameter of the eye is 4.0 mm, the wavelength of the light is 600 nm, and index of refraction of the liquid in the eye is 1.34?
A) 0.42 mrad
B) 0.21 mrad
C) 0.14 mrad
D) 0.11 mrad
E) 0.26 mrad

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The limiting angle of resolution can be calculated using the formula θ = 1.22 * (λ / (n * D)), where λ is the wavelength of light, n is the index of refraction, and D is the diameter of the pupil. Substituting the given values: θ = 1.22 * (600 x 10^-9 m / (1.34 * 4.0 x 10^-3 m)) = 0.14 mrad.

Resolving Power: What Is the Limiting Angle of Resolution for the Eye