A Compound Microscope Has an Objective with a Focal Length

question 23

Short Answer

A compound microscope has an objective with a focal length of 2.5 mm and an eyepiece with a focal length of 3.0 cm. If the magnification of the microscope is 68, how far from the objective is the object placed?

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Definitions:

Viscera

The internal organs in the main cavities of the body, especially those within the abdominal and thoracic cavities.

Vagus Nerve

A cranial nerve that innervates major organs, including the heart, lungs, and digestive tract, playing a critical role in the parasympathetic nervous system.

Facial Nerve

The seventh cranial nerve, responsible for controlling most of the muscles of facial expression and conveying taste sensations from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue.

Oculomotor Nerve

The third cranial nerve, controlling most eye movements, the response of pupils to light, and the eyelids.