The Ability to Distinguish Close Objects as Separate and Distinct

Question

The ability to distinguish close objects as separate and distinct is known as ________.
A) working distance
B) field of view
C) resolving power
D) depth of field

Accepted Answer

Resolving power is the ability of an optical instrument to distinguish closely spaced objects as separate and distinct. Working distance refers to the distance between the object being observed and the objective lens of the microscope. Field of view is the area visible through the microscope. Depth of field refers to the range of distances in which an object can be in focus.