The Lower Limit of Resolution of a Light Microscope Is

Question

The lower limit of resolution of a light microscope is
A) 1.0$\mu$m
B) 0.01$\mu$m
C) 100$\mu$m
D) 0.1$\mu$m
E) 10$\mu$m

Accepted Answer

The lower limit of resolution of a light microscope is 0.1 μm. This means that the microscope can distinguish between two points that are at least 0.1 μm apart. Choices A, B, C, and E are all outside this range.