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The ratio of resolving powers of an optical microscope for two wavelengths and is

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Answer: B. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. A9 : 4
  2. B3 : 2
  3. C16: 81
  4. D8: 27.

Correct answer: B

Solution

(b): The resolving power of an optical microscope,

For wavelength , resolving power will be
(i)
For wavelength , resolving power will be
(ii)
On dividing eqn. (i) by eqn. (ii)

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