Which component of the microscope is primarily responsible for determining the initial resolving power of the system?
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Correct answer: Objective lens
The objective lens is the most critical component for resolution because it performs the primary magnification and determines the numerical aperture. The ocular lens only magnifies the image already resolved by the objective.
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