Two points separated by a distance of $0.1 \, mm$ can just be resolved in a microscope when a light of wavelength $6000 \, Å$ is used. If the light of wavelength $4800 \, Å$ is used, this limit of resolution becomes: (in $mm$)

  • A
    $0.08$
  • B
    $0.10$
  • C
    $0.12$
  • D
    $0.06$

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