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The ratio of resolving power of an optical microscope for two wavelength `lambda_(1)=4000Å` and `lambda_(2)=6000Å` is:

A

`9:4`

B

`3:2`

C

`16:81`

D

`8:27`

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The correct Answer is:
B
The resolving power of an optical microscope,
`RP=(2musintheta)/(lambda),:.(RP_(1))/(RP_(2))=(6000)/(4000)=(3)/(2)`
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