Chapter 31, Problem 4A

Does diffraction aid or hinder the viewing of images in a microscope?

To determine

To Explain: Whether the diffraction aids or hinders the viewing of images through microscope.

Answer to Problem 4A

The diffraction hinders viewing of images in a microscope.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

The wave passes through a slit and gets diffracted, will interface with itself. This process is called the diffraction process.

The diffraction hinders viewing the images because the images become blurred due to the spreading of waves around the objects.

Conclusion:

Therefore, the diffraction hinders viewing of images in a microscope.