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✖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.ⓘ Refractive Index [RI]			+10% -10%
✖Theta is the angle of rotation of the stage or the angle of inclination of the microscope or telescope in a specific observation.ⓘ Theta [θ]			+10% -10%
✖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.ⓘ Wavelength [λ]			+10% -10%

✖Resolving Power is the ability of a microscope or telescope to distinguish between two closely spaced objects as separate entities.ⓘ Resolving Power of Microscope [RP]

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Resolving Power of Microscope Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Resolving Power = (2*Refractive Index*sin(Theta))/Wavelength
RP = (2*RI*sin(θ))/λ
This formula uses 1 Functions, 4 Variables

Functions Used

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., sin(Angle)

Variables Used

Resolving Power - Resolving Power is the ability of a microscope or telescope to distinguish between two closely spaced objects as separate entities.
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.
Theta - (Measured in Radian) - Theta is the angle of rotation of the stage or the angle of inclination of the microscope or telescope in a specific observation.
Wavelength - (Measured in Meter) - 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.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Refractive Index: 1.333 --> No Conversion Required
Theta: 96 Degree --> 1.67551608191424 Radian (Check conversion here)
Wavelength: 2.1 Meter --> 2.1 Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

RP = (2*RI*sin(θ))/λ --> (2*1.333*sin(1.67551608191424))/2.1

Evaluating ... ...

RP = 1.26256922526281

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

1.26256922526281 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

1.26256922526281 ≈ 1.262569 <-- Resolving Power

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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LaTeX Go Resolving Power = (2*Refractive Index*sin(Theta))/Wavelength

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Resolving Power of Microscope Formula

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Resolving Power = (2*Refractive Index*sin(Theta))/Wavelength
RP = (2*RI*sin(θ))/λ

What is Resolving Power?

Resolving power is a measure of an optical system's ability to distinguish between two closely spaced objects or points, determining the smallest detail that can be discerned in an image. In microscopy and telescopes, it refers to the minimum distance or angular separation between two points that can be perceived as distinct rather than blurred together. Higher resolving power indicates that an optical system can produce clearer and more detailed images, making it crucial in applications such as biology, material science, and astronomy.

How to Calculate Resolving Power of Microscope?

Resolving Power of Microscope calculator uses Resolving Power = (2*Refractive Index*sin(Theta))/Wavelength to calculate the Resolving Power, Resolving Power of Microscope formula is defined as a measure of the ability of a microscope to distinguish between two closely spaced objects as separate entities, depending on the wavelength of light used and the numerical aperture of the objective lens. It represents the minimum distance between two points that can still be perceived as separate. Resolving Power is denoted by RP symbol.

How to calculate Resolving Power of Microscope using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Resolving Power of Microscope, enter Refractive Index (RI), Theta (θ) & Wavelength (λ) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Resolving Power of Microscope calculation can be explained with given input values -> 1.262569 = (2*1.333*sin(1.67551608191424))/2.1.

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What is Resolving Power of Microscope?

Resolving Power of Microscope formula is defined as a measure of the ability of a microscope to distinguish between two closely spaced objects as separate entities, depending on the wavelength of light used and the numerical aperture of the objective lens. It represents the minimum distance between two points that can still be perceived as separate and is represented as RP = (2*RI*sin(θ))/λ or Resolving Power = (2*Refractive Index*sin(Theta))/Wavelength. 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, Theta is the angle of rotation of the stage or the angle of inclination of the microscope or telescope in a specific observation & 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.

How to calculate Resolving Power of Microscope?

Resolving Power of Microscope formula is defined as a measure of the ability of a microscope to distinguish between two closely spaced objects as separate entities, depending on the wavelength of light used and the numerical aperture of the objective lens. It represents the minimum distance between two points that can still be perceived as separate is calculated using Resolving Power = (2*Refractive Index*sin(Theta))/Wavelength. To calculate Resolving Power of Microscope, you need Refractive Index (RI), Theta (θ) & Wavelength (λ). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Refractive Index, Theta & Wavelength and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

How many ways are there to calculate Resolving Power?

In this formula, Resolving Power uses Refractive Index, Theta & Wavelength. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Resolving Power = Aperture of Objective/(1.22*Wavelength)

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