University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 39 - Particles Behaving as Waves - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 1313: Q39.21

Answer

Diffraction limits the resolution of any microscope.

Work Step by Step

As discussed in section 36.7, the resolving power of a microscope or similar instrument is limited by the wavelength used – the smaller the wavelength $\lambda$, the better the resolution. Electrons can have wavelengths thousands of times smaller than those in visible light.
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