The Focal Lengths of the Objective Lens and the Eyepiece

question 3

Multiple Choice

The focal lengths of the objective lens and the eyepiece in a microscope are 0.29 cm and 2.50 cm,respectively.An object is placed at 0.30 cm from the objective lens and the image of this object is viewed with the eyepiece adjusted for minimum eyestrain for persons with a near point of 25 cm.The magnitude of the final overall magnification of the microscope is closest to

• A)100.
• B)200.
• C)300.
• D)410.
• E)500.

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Definitions:

Histogram

A graphical representation of the distribution of numerical data, where the data is grouped into bins and the frequency of data points within each bin is depicted by the height of the bar.

Intervals

Ranges or spans between two values, often used in contexts of measurement, time, or statistical analysis.

Overlap

The extent to which two or more things cover the same area or share common elements.

Frequency Distribution

A statistical analysis that shows how often each different value in a set of data occurs.