Which of the following statements about resolution is true?
A) refers to the ability of a lens to distinguish adjacent objects
B) with regard to light, means the same thing as wavelength
C) refers to a microscope's ability to magnify objects
D) is equal to the distance between two adjacent crests of a wave

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Resolution refers to the ability of a lens or microscope to distinguish and separate two adjacent objects from each other. It is not the same as wavelength (B) or the distance between two adjacent crests of a wave (D).

Which of the Following Statements About Resolution Is True