If the Objective Lens of a Compound Microscope Is Replaced

question 35

Multiple Choice

If the objective lens of a compound microscope is replaced with a lens of double the focal length while the eyepiece also has its focal length doubled,what will happen to the overall magnification of the microscope?

• A)This will result in no change in the magnification.
• B)The magnification doubles.
• C)The magnification quadruples.
• D)The magnification decreases.

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