Question

if a 10x objective lens is used, what is the total magnification of your microscope.

• 100x
• 10x
• 40x
• 1000x

Explanation:

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Multiply ocular lens by objective lens power.

Step 1: Identify the components of magnification

A standard compound light microscope uses two lens systems to magnify an image:

1. The ocular lens (eyepiece), which typically has a constant magnification of \( 10\text{X} \).
2. The objective lens, which is positioned close to the specimen. In this problem, the objective lens is given as \( 10\text{X} \).

Step 2: Calculate total magnification

To find the total magnification, multiply the magnification of the ocular lens by the magnification of the objective lens:

$$ \text{Total Magnification} = \text{Ocular Lens Magnification} \times \text{Objective Lens Magnification} $$

$$ \text{Total Magnification} = 10\text{X} \times 10\text{X} = 100\text{X} $$

Answer:

100X