Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · The microscope in cell studies

The microscope in cell studies — practice question

A specimen is observed with a microscope by using green light of wavelength $510\text{ nm}$. If the same specimen is then observed under identical conditions, but with red light of wavelength $650\text{ nm}$ instead, how will the microscope’s magnification and resolution be affected?

  • Amagnification decreased; resolution decreased
  • Bmagnification increased; resolution increased
  • Cmagnification remains the same; resolution decreased
  • Dmagnification remains the same; resolution increased

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