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The limit of resolution of microscope, if the numerical aperture of microscope is `0.12`, and the wavelength of light used is 600 nm, is

A

`0.3 mu m`

B

`1 . 2 nu m `

C

`2 . 5 mu m`

D

`3 mu m`

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The correct Answer is:
D
`X = ( 1. 22 lambda)/( 2 mu sin theta)` where `mu sin theta` is numarical aperture
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