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Question
How is 'limit of resolution' related to resolving power of a microscope ?
Solution
`d = 1/(\text { RP of the microscope})`
where RP is the resolving power and d is the limit of resolution.d=1RP of the microscope, where RP is the resolving power and d is the limit of resolution.
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