Which of the following phenomena produces magnification?

A) the wavelength of a radiation source
B) the refraction of radiation as it passes through a lens
C) the thickness of a microscopic specimen
D) the numerical aperture of a lens
E) the length of an objective lens


B
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: Microscopy
Learning Outcome: 4.6

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