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

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The wavelength of light used and numerical aperture determine the resolution of the microscope, which refers to the ability to distinguish two closely spaced objects as separate entities. The higher the numerical aperture, the better the resolution. Illumination, magnification, and size of the field are also important factors, but they are not solely determined by the wavelength of light and numerical aperture. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

The Wavelength of Light Used Plus the Numerical Aperture Governs