How does the size of aperture affect the pinhole image ?

Bigger the diameter of the aperture, bigger the image formed

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Bigger the diameter of the aperture, smaller the image formed

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Bigger the diameter of the aperture, sharper the image formed

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Bigger the diameter of the aperture, less sharper the image formed

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is D Bigger the diameter of the aperture, less sharper the image formed
Size of the aperture
- too big - many directions are averaged, blurring the image
- too small - diffraction effects blur the image

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

A convex lens of small aperture forms a sharper image.

A concave mirror of small aperture forms a sharper image.

Why concave mirror of small aperture forms a sharper image?

f

d

I

d / 2

f

d

I

(\frac{d}{2})

Join BYJU'S Learning Program