Some distant star is to be observed by a telescope with an objective lens diameter of $a$, at an angular resolution of $3.0 \times 10^{-7}$ radian. If the wavelength of light from the star reaching the telescope is $500$ nm, the minimum diameter of the objective lens of the telescope is . . . . . . cm. (nearest integer)

  • A
    $18$
  • B
    $20$
  • C
    $25$
  • D
    $30$

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