The numerical aperture of a microscope is $0.12$, and the wavelength of light used is $600 \, nm$. Then its limit of resolution will be nearly $............. \, \mu m$.

  • A
    $0.3$
  • B
    $1.2$
  • C
    $2.3$
  • D
    $3.0$

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