The size of the smallest things that can be seen with an optical microscope is limited by diffraction.Which of the following could help a microscopist see smaller things?
A) A more powerful microscope could be used.
B) The microscope could have a lens with a shorter focal length.
C) The microscope could have a lens with a longer focal length.
D) The diameter of the lens could be smaller.
E) Light with a shorter wavelength could be used.
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