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What term describes the capacity to differentiate between two nearby objects?

1. It refers to the capacity to differentiate between two nearby objects.
2. It decreases as the wavelength of light increases.
3. It increases with a higher numerical aperture.
4. It is a defining feature of microscopes.

Correct answer: It refers to the capacity to differentiate between two nearby objects.

Solution

The correct choice defines the ability to distinguish two close objects as separate, which is the definition of resolving power (resolution). The other options describe related factors or consequences, not the term itself.

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