Question

which of the following limits the resolving power of light microscope ?

Answer 1

Explanation:

The resolution of the light microscope cannot be small than the half of the wavelength of the visible light, which is 0.4-0.7 µm. When we can see green light (0.5 µm), the objects which are, at most, about 0.2 µm. Below this point, light microscope is not useful, as wavelength smaller than 400 nm is needed

Answer 2

Answer:

The resolution of the light microscope cannot be small than the half of the wavelength of the visible light, which is 0.4-0.7 µm. When we can see green light (0.5 µm), the objects which are, at most, about 0.2 µm. Below this point, light microscope is not useful, as wavelength smaller than 400 nm is needed.