Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Wave Optics

Question:

You are given a microscope of resolving power d. If a light of wavelength λ is used to illuminate the object P and Q subtending semivertical angle θ. If the entire set-up is placed in a medium of refracting index μ, then what is d ?

Options:

1.22 μ sinθ / λ

2 x 1.22 μ sinθ /λ

1.22 λ /2μ sinθ 

2 x 1.22 λ /2μ sinθ 

Correct Answer:

1.22 λ /2μ sinθ 

Explanation:

Resolving power of a microscope : d = 1.22 λ /2μ sinθ