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Limit of Resolution

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The limit of resolution of an optical instrument is the smallest angle that two points on an object have to subtend at the eye so that they are.

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Unresolved

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Well resolved

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Just resolved

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is C Just resolved
Limit of resolution of an optical instrument is the minimum angle that two points on an object have to subtend at the eye so that they are just resolved. (C)

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