Problem of the Week: Optics
April 10, 2012
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The image produced by a particular instrument is obscured by various
hues of light. What is the name given to this
condition?
(A) coma
(B) lacuna distortion
(C) chromatic aberration
(D) precession
The answer is (C)
This is problem 16 (6-3) from the NEW third edition of “Surveying Solved Problems for the FS and PS Exams” by Jan Van Sickle, PLS (formerly "1001 Solved Surveying Fundamentals Problems"). Reprinted with permission from “Surveying Solved Problems for the FS and PS Exams” by Jan Van Sickle, PLS (2008 Professional Publications Inc.). For details on this and other FLS exam-prep books, call 800/426-1178 or visit www.ppi2pass.com.
(A) coma
(B) lacuna distortion
(C) chromatic aberration
(D) precession
The answer is (C)
This is problem 16 (6-3) from the NEW third edition of “Surveying Solved Problems for the FS and PS Exams” by Jan Van Sickle, PLS (formerly "1001 Solved Surveying Fundamentals Problems"). Reprinted with permission from “Surveying Solved Problems for the FS and PS Exams” by Jan Van Sickle, PLS (2008 Professional Publications Inc.). For details on this and other FLS exam-prep books, call 800/426-1178 or visit www.ppi2pass.com.
