When the wavelengths of light used in optical instruments $A$ and $B$ are $4500 \, \text{Å}$ and $6000 \, \text{Å}$ respectively, the ratio of the resolving power of $A$ to $B$ will be:

  • A
    $16:9$
  • B
    $7:1$
  • C
    $9:16$
  • D
    $4:3$

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