The limit of resolution of a telescope is $2.5 \times 10^{-7} \text{ rad}$. If the telescope is used to detect light of wavelength $500 \text{ nm}$ coming from a star, the diameter of the objective lens used by the telescope is: (in $\text{ cm}$)

  • A
    $244$
  • B
    $258$
  • C
    $228$
  • D
    $264$

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