The Distance Between the Object and the Eyepiece of a Compound

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Short Answer

The distance between the object and the eyepiece of a compound microscope is 25.0 cm.The focal length of its objective lens is 0.200 cm and the eyepiece has a focal length of 2.60 cm.A person with a near point of 25.0 cm and a far point at infinity is using the microscope.
(a)What is the angular magnification obtainable using the eyepiece alone as a magnifying lens if the final image is at the person's far point?
(b)What is the total magnification of the microscope when used by the person of normal eyesight?

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Definitions:

Pith

The central core of the stems of vascular plants, composed of soft, spongy parenchyma cells that store and transport nutrients throughout the plant.

Vascular Cambium

A layer of plant tissue located between the xylem and phloem, responsible for the growth in thickness of the stem and roots.

Woody Stem

A type of stem that is hard and not flexible, found in trees and shrubs, providing support and conduction of nutrients.

Fetus

A stage in mammalian development, occurring after embryonic stage and before birth, where the organism undergoes significant growth and development in the uterus.