A Compound Microscope Is Made with an Objective Lens

question 21

Multiple Choice

A compound microscope is made with an objective lens ( = 0.90 cm) and an eyepiece ( = 1.1 cm) .The lenses are separated by a distance of 10 cm.If an object is 1.0 cm in front of the objective lens, where will the final image of the eyepiece be located?

• A)(-30)
• B)(-15)
• C)(-23)
• D)(-11)
• E)(-9)

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Definitions:

Perceptual Constancy

The psychological feature that allows the perception of an object to remain relatively unchanged despite variations in the conditions of observation.

Binocular Depth Cues

Visual information taken in by two eyes that enable us to estimate the depth or distance of an object.

Visual Illusions

Optical phenomena where the observed image differs significantly from the actual object, leading to misinterpretation of its true nature.

Proximity

The physical or psychological closeness between people, objects, or ideas; in psychology, it often relates to how close two or more stimuli are to each other and how this influences perception and relationships.