Question

samantha is observing a salt crystal under a microscope. she wants to view more details by enlarging the image of the crystal. which would allow her to do this?

• increasing the amount of light that shines on the crystal
• decreasing the amount of light that shines on the crystal
• increasing the strength of the objective lens
• decreasing the strength of the objective lens

Explanation:

To view more details of a salt crystal under a microscope by enlarging the image, we need to consider how microscopes work. The objective lens's strength (magnification) determines the image size. Increasing light (first option) improves brightness, not magnification. Decreasing light (second) reduces brightness. Decreasing objective strength (fourth) would make the image smaller. Increasing the objective lens's strength (third option) increases magnification, allowing more details.

Answer:

increasing the strength of the objective lens