Physics Technology Update (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32190-308-0
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-308-2

Chapter 28 - Physical Optics: Interference and Diffraction - Problems and Conceptual Exercises - Page 1008: 79

Answer

Decrease

Work Step by Step

We know that $v=\frac{c}{n}$. This equation shows that the refractive index of the eye decreases with an increase in velocity. We know that $v=f\lambda$. This equation shows that the wavelength of light within the eye increases. $\theta_{min}=1.22\frac{\lambda}{D}$ shows that when the wavelength increases then the required angle of separation also increases and as a result the resolution of the eye decreases.
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