The following schematic diagram shows the path of light rays passing through in a light microscope. If the angular width of the cone of rays collected by the objective lens (2?) is increased, would the resolution improve (I; i.e. the resolution limit decreases) or deteriorate (D)? Write down I or D as your answer.

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The following schematic diagram shows the path of light rays passing through in a light microscope. If the angular width of the cone of rays collected by the objective lens (2?) is increased, would the resolution improve (I; i.e. the resolution limit decreases) or deteriorate (D)? Write down I or D as your answer.
The following schematic diagram shows the path of light rays passing through in a light microscope. If the angular width of the cone of rays collected by the objective lens (2?) is increased, would the resolution improve (I; i.e. the resolution limit decreases) or deteriorate (D)? Write down I or D as your answer.

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A higher numerical aperture and therefore a better resolution can be achieved with higher values of ?.

The Following Schematic Diagram Shows the Path of Light Rays