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Calculate the resolving power of a microscope with cone angle of light falling on the objective equal to `60^(@)`. Take `lambda = 600 nm , mu` for air `= 1`.

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To calculate the resolving power of a microscope, we can use the formula for resolving power (R) given by: \[ R = \frac{2 \mu \sin \theta}{\lambda} \] Where: - \( \mu \) is the refractive index of the medium (for air, \( \mu = 1 \)) ...
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