In a Compound Microscope, the Objective Has a Focal Length

question 12

Multiple Choice

In a compound microscope, the objective has a focal length of 1.0 cm, the eyepiece has a focal length of 2.0 cm, and the tube length is 25 cm. What is the magnitude of the overall magnification of the microscope?

• A) 25
• B) 50
• C) 100
• D) 250
• E) 310

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