The Distance Between the Object and the Eyepiece of a Compound

question 81

Multiple Choice

The distance between the object and the eyepiece of a compound microscope is 25 cm. The focal length of its objective lens is 0.20 cm and the eyepiece has a focal length of 2.6 cm. A person with a near point 25 cm is using the microscope. What is the largest angular magnification obtainable using the eyepiece alone as a magnifying lens?

• A) 6.5
• B) 7.6
• C) 8.6
• D) 9.6
• E) 10.6

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