The Focal Lengths of the Objective and the Eyepiece in a Microscope

question 31

Multiple Choice

The focal lengths of the objective and the eyepiece in a microscope are 0.290 cm and 2.50 cm,respectively.An object is placed 0.300 cm from the objective.The image of this object is viewed with the eyepiece adjusted for minimum eyestrain (image at the far point of the eye) for a person with normal vision.What is the distance between the objective and the eyepiece?

• A) 9.85 cm
• B) 10.1 cm
• C) 10.4 cm
• D) 11.2 cm
• E) 11.5 cm

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