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How does the resolving power of a microscope change on
(i) decreasing wavelength of light
(ii) decreasing diameter of objective lens ?

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On decreasing `lambda`, resolving power of microscope increases and on decreasing diameter of objective lens, resolving power of microscope decreases.
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