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Q67.Wavelength of light used in an optical instrument are λ1 = 4000Å and λ2 = 5000Å, then ratio of their respective resolving powers (corresponding to λ1 and λ2 ) is (1) 16 : 25 (2) 9 : 1 (3) 4 : 5 (4) 5 : 4

What This Question Tests

Tests the understanding and application of the inverse relationship between the resolving power of an optical instrument and the wavelength of light used.

Concepts Tested

Resolving powerWavelength dependence

Formulas Used

R ∝ 1/λ

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