The wavelength of light used plus the numerical aperture governs
A)illumination.
B)resolution.
C)magnification.
D)size of the field.
E)All of the choices are correct.

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The wavelength of light used and the numerical aperture together determine the resolution of the microscope. Resolution refers to the ability of the microscope to distinguish between two closely spaced objects as separate entities. The smaller the wavelength and the higher the numerical aperture, the better the resolution. Illumination, magnification, and size of the field may be influenced by these factors to some extent, but they are not directly governed by them. Therefore, choices A, C, D, and E are not the best options.

The Wavelength of Light Used Plus the Numerical Aperture Governs