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The smallest angular or linear separatio...

The smallest angular or linear separation between the two point objects at which they appear to be just resolved is known as

A

(A) resolving power of optical instrument.

B

(B) Airy’s disc.

C

(C) numerical aperture.

D

(D) limit of resolution of an optical instrument.

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