NEET2017Physics-Optics

NEET 2017 Physics Resolving Power MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

The ratio of resolving powers of an optical microscope for two wavelengths λ₁ = 4000 Å and λ₂ = 6000 Å is

A

9 : 4

B

3 : 2

C

16 : 81

D

8 : 27

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Resolving power is inversely proportional to the wavelength. The ratio is calculated by taking the inverse ratio of the wavelengths.

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