The distance between the object and the eyepiece of a compound microscope is 25.0 cm. The focal length of its objective lens is 0.200 cm and the eyepiece has a focal length of 2.60 cm. A person with a near point 25 cm is using the microscope

(a) What is the largest angular magnification obtainable using the eyepiece alone as a magnifying lens?
(b) What is the total magnification of the microscope when used by the person of normal eyesight?


(a) 10.6
(b) -1070

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