What Is the Limiting Angle of Resolution, in Degrees, for a Microscope

question 50

Multiple Choice

What is the limiting angle of resolution, in degrees, for a microscope with an objective 0.50 cm in diameter when viewing with light of wavelength 590 nm?

• A) 2.1 × 10^-3
• B) 4.1 × 10^-3
• C) 7.2 × 10^-5
• D) 8.2 × 10^-3
• E) 1.4 × 10^-4

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