Physics

Physics

Problem

An objective with semi-aperture angle α\alpha is first used in air (n=1)(n=1) and then with immersion oil of refractive index 1.51.5, keeping α\alpha unchanged. How does the minimum resolvable distance change? a) It remains the same. b) It becomes 1.51.5 times the previous value (resolution worsens). c) It becomes 11.5\dfrac{1}{1.5} times the previous value (resolution improves). d) It becomes 2.252.25 times the previous value.

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