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The resolving power of an electron microscope is higher than that of an optical microscope because the wavelength of electrons is ________ than the wavelength of visible light.

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The resolving power of a magnification device is inversely proportional to the wavelength used. The resolving power of an electron microscope is higher than that of an optical microscope because the wavelength of electrons is smaller than the wavelength of visible light.

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