The angular resolution of a $10 \;cm$ diameter telescope at a wavelength of $5000 \;\mathring A$ is of the order of:

  • A
    $10^6 \;rad$
  • B
    $10^{-2} \;rad$
  • C
    $10^{-4} \;rad$
  • D
    $10^{-6} \;rad$

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