Physics Technology Update (4th Edition)

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Chapter 28 - Physical Optics: Interference and Diffraction - Conceptual Questions - Page 1003: 9

Answer

The larger the aperture, the greater the resolution.

Work Step by Step

We know that $ sin\theta=1.22\frac{\lambda}{D}$. This equation shows that the angular separation is inversely proportional to the diameter of the aperture. Thus, if the angular separation is decreased then the diameter of the aperture is increased and we have a greater resolution.
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