With what color light would you expect to be able to see the greatest detail when using a microscope?
A) blue, because of its shorter wavelength
B) red, because it is refracted less than other colors by glass
C) blue, because it is brighter
D) red, because of its long wavelength
E) The color makes no difference in the resolving power, since this is determined only by the diameter of the lenses.

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Blue light has a shorter wavelength, which allows for higher resolution and the ability to see greater detail under a microscope.

With What Color Light Would You Expect to Be Able