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In general, the spatial resolution of a microscope is about equal to the wavelength of the...

In general, the spatial resolution of a microscope is about equal to the wavelength of the light being used t for the imaging. What is the estimated resolution of (a) an optical microscope using visible light and an electron microscope operating at (b) 500 V and (c) 50 kV?

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