Compound Microscope: the Distance Between the Object and the Eyepiece

question 27

Multiple Choice

Compound microscope: The distance between the object and the eyepiece of a compound microscope is 18.0 cm. The focal length of its objective lens is 0.80 cm and the eyepiece has a focal length of 2.3 cm. The near-point distance of the person using the microscope is 25.0 cm. What is the total overall magnification of the microscope?

• A) -120 x
• B) -184 x
• C) -200 x
• D) -360 x
• E) -480 x

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