Optics Question 368

Question: Two points separated by a distance of 0.1 mm can just be resolved in a microscope when a light of wavelength 6000 Å is used. If the light of wavelength 4800Å is used this limit of resolution becomes

[UPSEAT 2002]

Options:

A) 0.08 mm

B) 0.10 mm

C) 0.12 mm

D) 0.06 mm

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Resolving limit xλx1x2=λ1λ20.1x2=60004800

x2=0.08 mm



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