GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

MICROSCOPE PARTS MAGNIFICATION RESOLUTION

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

What is the total magnification of a microscope with an eyepiece of 15X and a high power objective of 40X?

A	55
B	400
C	600
D	415

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Total magnification is measured by the multiples of power of eye piece and the power of objective lens. such as 15X and 40X indicating that the object is enlarged 15 times and 40 times. Formula is X = eye piece power X objective lens power. X= 15 * 40=600X.

Detailed explanation-2: -So, light compound microscope with 15X eye piece lense and 45X objective lense will have a magnification of 675.

Detailed explanation-3: -Expert-Verified Answer Thus, the total magnification of this compound microscope will be 1500 X.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ocular lens-15x, Objective-20x. 15x x 20x=300x.

Detailed explanation-5: -High Power Objective Lens (40x) The total magnification of a high-power objective lens combined with a 10x eyepiece is equal to 400x magnification, giving you a very detailed picture of the specimen in your slide.

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