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Science Bowl Question

📅 NSB 2014🎓 HS🔄 Round 13#️⃣ Q23🌟 BONUS📝 Multiple Choice

Telescope A has an aperture with diameter 1 meter and telescope B has an aperture with diameter 2 meters. Both take diffraction-limited images to the same depth. What is the relationship between the smallest resolved angle and integration time of the two telescopes?

W) Smallest resolved angle of A is twice that of B and integration time is four times that of B
X) Smallest resolved angle of A is half that of B and integration time is four times that of B
Y) Smallest resolved angle of A is half that of B and integration time is twice that of B
Z) Smallest resolved angle of A is twice that of B and integration time is half that of B
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