Why Does Immersion Oil Improve Resolution

question 3

Multiple Choice

Why does immersion oil improve resolution?

• A) It allows light to travel at a uniform speed on its way to the lens.
• B) It decreases the working distance.
• C) It increases the numerical aperture.
• D) It increases numerical aperture and maintains a uniform light speed.
• E) It increases the angle of refraction of the light.

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