Why does immersion oil improve resolution?
A) It allows light to travel at a uniform speed on its way to the lens.
B) It decreases the working distance.
C) It increases the numerical aperture.
D) It increases numerical aperture and maintains a uniform light speed.
E) It increases the angle of refraction of the light.
D
Bloom's Taxonomy: Application
Section: Microscopy
Learning Outcome: 4.6
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