1)

If the numerical  aperture of a microscope is increased, then is 


A) resolving power remains constant

B) resolving power becomes zero

C) limit of resolution is decreased

D) limit of resolution is increased

Answer:

Option C

Explanation:

 Resolving limit of microscope   is given by

$RL=\frac{\lambda}{2\mu \sin\alpha}$

 where, $\mu$ sin $\alpha$ is called numerical aperture [NA]

 and $\lambda$ = wavelength of light

 $\therefore$   $RL=\frac{\lambda}{2(NA)}$

 Hence, if numerical aperture of a microscope is increased , then its limit of resolution is decreased.