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The resolving power of an objective lens is measured by its ability to differentiate two lines or points in an object. Check FAQs
RP=a1.22λ
RP - Resolving Power?a - Aperture of Objective?λ - Wavelength?

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1.4E+9Edit=3.5Edit1.222.1Edit
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Resolving Power of Telescope Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Resolving Power of Telescope?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
RP=a1.22λ
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
RP=3.51.222.1nm
Next Step Convert Units
RP=3.51.222.1E-9m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
RP=3.51.222.1E-9
Next Step Evaluate
RP=1366120218.57923
LAST Step Rounding Answer
RP=1.4E+9

Resolving Power of Telescope Formula Elements

Variables
Resolving Power
The resolving power of an objective lens is measured by its ability to differentiate two lines or points in an object.
Symbol: RP
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Aperture of Objective
Aperture of Objective is the measure of its ability to gather light and to resolve fine specimen detail while working at a fixed object distance.
Symbol: a
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Wavelength
Wavelength is the distance between identical points (adjacent crests) in the adjacent cycles of a waveform signal propagated in space or along a wire.
Symbol: λ
Measurement: WavelengthUnit: nm
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Resolving Power

​Go Resolving Power of Microscope
RP=2RIsin(θ)λ

Other formulas in Resolving Limit category

​Go Resolving Limit of Microscope
RL=λ2RIsin(θ)
​Go Resolving Limit of Telescope
RL=1.22λa

How to Evaluate Resolving Power of Telescope?

Resolving Power of Telescope evaluator uses Resolving Power = Aperture of Objective/(1.22*Wavelength) to evaluate the Resolving Power, Resolving power of telescope is the inverse of the smallest angular separations between two distant objects, whose images are separated in the telescope. Resolving Power is denoted by RP symbol.

How to evaluate Resolving Power of Telescope using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Resolving Power of Telescope, enter Aperture of Objective (a) & Wavelength (λ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Resolving Power of Telescope

What is the formula to find Resolving Power of Telescope?
The formula of Resolving Power of Telescope is expressed as Resolving Power = Aperture of Objective/(1.22*Wavelength). Here is an example- 1.4E+9 = 3.5/(1.22*2.1E-09).
How to calculate Resolving Power of Telescope?
With Aperture of Objective (a) & Wavelength (λ) we can find Resolving Power of Telescope using the formula - Resolving Power = Aperture of Objective/(1.22*Wavelength).
What are the other ways to Calculate Resolving Power?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Resolving Power-
  • Resolving Power=(2*Refractive Index*sin(Theta))/WavelengthOpenImg
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