Question

Determine the correctness or otherwise of the following Assertion [a] and the Reason [r].
Assertion [a]: The resolving power of a transmission electron microscope is higher than that of the light microscope.
Reason [r]: The wavelength of electrons is shorter than that of visible light.

• A. Both [a] and [r] are false
• B. Both [a] is true but [r] is false
• C. Both [a] and [r] are true and [r] is the correct reason for [a]
• D. Both [a] and [r] are true but [r] is not the correct reason for [a]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The resolving power of a microscope depends on the wavelength of the source used. Electron microscopes use electrons with wavelengths much shorter than visible light, allowing them to achieve higher resolution.