What Happens If the Wavelength of Radiation is Larger Than

Question

What happens if the wavelength of radiation is larger than the object being viewed?
A) absorption
B) scattering
C) no resolution
D) refraction
E) resolution

Accepted Answer

If the wavelength of radiation is larger than the object being viewed, it means that the resolution is not sufficient to distinguish the details of the object. This is known as the diffraction limit, and it occurs because the radiation waves are unable to interact with features that are smaller than the wavelength itself. Therefore, there will be no resolution of the object.