What is the relationship between Numerical Aperture (NA) and resolution?
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Correct answer: As NA increases, the minimum resolvable distance decreases
Numerical Aperture is in the denominator of the resolution formula. A higher NA increases the light-gathering capacity, which results in a smaller minimum resolvable distance and superior image detail.
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