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Resolving Limit is the minimum distance between two points on an object that can still be distinguished as separate by a microscope or telescope. Check FAQs

RL = \frac{λ}{2 \cdot RI \cdot \sin (θ)}

RL - Resolving Limit?λ - Wavelength?RI - Refractive Index?θ - Theta?

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0.792 = \frac{2.1}{2 \cdot 1.333 \cdot \sin (96)}

0.792 = \frac{2.1m}{2 \cdot 1.333 \cdot \sin (96°)}

0.792 = \frac{2.1}{2 \cdot 1.333 \cdot \sin (96)}

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FIRST Step Consider the formula

RL = \frac{λ}{2 \cdot RI \cdot \sin (θ)}

Next Step Substitute values of Variables

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RL = \frac{2.1m}{2 \cdot 1.333 \cdot \sin (96°)}

Next Step Convert Units

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RL = \frac{2.1m}{2 \cdot 1.333 \cdot \sin (1.6755rad)}

Next Step Prepare to Evaluate

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RL = \frac{2.1}{2 \cdot 1.333 \cdot \sin (1.6755)}

Next Step Evaluate

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RL = 0.792035779101018

LAST Step Rounding Answer

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RL = 0.792

Resolving Limit of Microscope Formula Elements

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Resolving Limit

Resolving Limit is the minimum distance between two points on an object that can still be distinguished as separate by a microscope or telescope.

Symbol: RL

Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless

Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Formulas to find Resolving Limit

Wavelength

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive peaks or troughs of a light wave, used in microscopes and telescopes to observe microscopic and celestial objects.

Symbol: λ

Measurement: WavelengthUnit: m

Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Formulas to find Wavelength

Refractive Index

Refractive Index is a measure of how much a light beam bends when passing from one medium to another in a microscope or telescope lens.

Symbol: RI

Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless

Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Formulas to find Refractive Index

Theta

Theta is the angle of rotation of the stage or the angle of inclination of the microscope or telescope in a specific observation.

Symbol: θ

Measurement: AngleUnit: °

Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Formulas to find Theta

sin

Sine is a trigonometric function that describes the ratio of the length of the opposite side of a right triangle to the length of the hypotenuse.

Syntax: sin(Angle)

Other Formulas to find Resolving Limit

Go Resolving Limit of Telescope

RL = 1.22 \cdot \frac{λ}{a}

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Go Resolving Power of Microscope

RP = \frac{2 \cdot RI \cdot \sin (θ)}{λ}

Go Resolving Power of Telescope

RP = \frac{a}{1.22 \cdot λ}

How to Evaluate Resolving Limit of Microscope?

Resolving Limit of Microscope evaluator uses Resolving Limit = Wavelength/(2*Refractive Index*sin(Theta)) to evaluate the Resolving Limit, Resolving Limit of Microscope formula is defined as a measure of the minimum distance between two points on a specimen that can still be distinguished as separate, which depends on the wavelength of light, refractive index, and angle of incidence, and is a critical parameter in determining the resolving power of a microscope. Resolving Limit is denoted by RL symbol.

How to evaluate Resolving Limit of Microscope using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Resolving Limit of Microscope, enter Wavelength (λ), Refractive Index (RI) & Theta (θ) and hit the calculate button.

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What is the formula to find Resolving Limit of Microscope?

The formula of Resolving Limit of Microscope is expressed as Resolving Limit = Wavelength/(2*Refractive Index*sin(Theta)). Here is an example- 0.792036 = 2.1/(2*1.333*sin(1.67551608191424)).

How to calculate Resolving Limit of Microscope?

With Wavelength (λ), Refractive Index (RI) & Theta (θ) we can find Resolving Limit of Microscope using the formula - Resolving Limit = Wavelength/(2*Refractive Index*sin(Theta)). This formula also uses Sine (sin) function(s).

What are the other ways to Calculate Resolving Limit?

Here are the different ways to Calculate Resolving Limit-

Resolving Limit=1.22*Wavelength/Aperture of Objective

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