A certain astronomical telescope has a diameter of 5.60 m. What is the minimum angle of resolution for this telescope at a wavelength of 620 nm? A)1.11 × 10^-7 rad B)3.11 × 10^-7 rad C)2.70 × 10^-7 rad D)1.35 × 10^-7 rad E)4.05 × 10^-7 rad

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The minimum angle of resolution can be calculated using the formula θ = 1.22 * (λ/D), where λ is the wavelength and D is the diameter. Substituting the given values, θ = 1.22 * (620 x 10^-9 m / 5.60 m) = 1.35 × 10^-7 rad.

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