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OpenStudy (anonymous):

resolving power is directly proportional to constant wave length. I cant understand this

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The wavelength of a light beam affects the resolving power of a microscope by enhancing or distorting the image. The resolving power is best when the wavelength is shorter.

OpenStudy (whpalmer4):

If a feature of the specimen is smaller than a single wavelength, it isn't possible to resolve it.

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