$A$ person is observing a bacteria through a compound microscope. For better analysis and to improve the resolving power,he should:

  • A
    increase the wavelength of light.
  • B
    increase the refractive index of the medium between the object and objective lens.
  • C
    decrease the focal length of the eye-piece.
  • D
    decrease the diameter of the objective lens.

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