Explanation 1) Concept: We have the equation for Rayleigh’s criterion. We also have the relation between distance between two points, the length from which we are observing those points, and small angle. We rearrange the equation to find the required answer. 2) Formula: i) θ = D L ii) θ R = 1.22 λ d 3) Given: i) L = 400 k m = 400 × 10 3 m ii) d = 5 m m = 0.005 m iii) λ = 550 n m = 550 × 10 - 9 m 4) Calculation: a) We have θ = D L We can write this as D = θ L But according to Rayleigh’s criterion, θ R = 1.22 λ d D = 1

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a) Smaller liner width on Earth’s surface that the astronaut can resolve

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c) Would the astronaut be able to resolve any unmistakable sign of intelligent life on Earth’s surface?

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Solution Summary: The author explains the equation for Rayleigh's criterion and the relation between distance between two points, length from which we are observing those points and small angle.

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To find: a) Smaller liner width on Earth’s surface that the astronaut can resolve b) Can the astronaut resolve the Great Wall of China? c) Would the astronaut be able to resolve any unmistakable sign of intelligent life on Earth’s surface?

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To find:

a) Smaller liner width on Earth’s surface that the astronaut can resolve

b) Can the astronaut resolve the Great Wall of China?

c) Would the astronaut be able to resolve any unmistakable sign of intelligent life on Earth’s surface?