Question:

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R

Assertion (A) : To increase resolving power of a telescope, the aperture \((a)\) of the objective should be large. 

Reason (R) : Resolving power of the telescope is given by \(\frac{2 a}{1.22 \lambda}\).

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

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  • If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.
  • If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
  • If Assertion is true but Reason is false.
  • If both Assertion and Reason are false.
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Larger the aperture, higher will be the light gathering power. Also resolving power $=\frac{a}{1.22 \lambda}$ where, $a=$ aperture of the objective.
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Optical instruments

A device that processes light waves (or photons), either to enhance an image for viewing or to analyze and determine its characteristic properties is called an optical instrument (or "optic" for short).

Applications of Optical Instruments:

  1. Microscope - It is one of the most extensively used optical instruments comprised of only one lens or combination of the lenses for magnifying and inspecting bodies that are too small to be seen in detail by clear eyes. Earlier microscopes had only one lens, and are, therefore, called simple microscopes, but the present microscopes are accessible with at least two lenses and thereby, termed a compound microscope.
  2. Telescope - It is another remarkable optical instrument. It makes distant objects emerge nearer by using an arrangement of lenses or lenses and curved mirrors that is used to observe the objects by absorption, emission, and reflection of their electromagnetic radiation to furnish a magnified image. As they are used to view objects that are far away, they include at least two lenses.