Question

Find the overall magnification of what instrument by finding the magnification of the objective, then the magnification of the eyepiece?

Answer 1

compound microscope

Example 26.5 Microscope Magnification Calculate the magnification of an object placed 6.20 mm from a compound microscope that has a 6.00 mm focal length objective and a 50.0 mm focal length eyepiece. The objective and eyepiece are separated by 23.0 cm. Strategy and Concept This situation is similar to that shown in Figure 26.16. To find the overall magnification, we must find the magnification of the objective, then the magnification of the eyepiece. This involves using the thin lens equation. Solution The magnification of the objective lens is given as.