Asked by JENNA BURKS on Jun 10, 2024
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What is the typical magnification provided by the eyepiece (ocular) lens system?
A) 100x
B) 10x
C) 4x
D) 1,000x
E) 0x (the eyepiece lens system does not provide any magnification)
Eyepiece
The lens or group of lenses at the viewing end of a telescope or microscope, through which the observer looks to see the magnified image.
Magnification
The process of enlarging the appearance of an object, typically using lenses or microscopes.
- Grasp the concept of magnification calculation and how it’s achieved using different lens combinations.
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DR
David RusnakJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The typical magnification provided by the eyepiece lens system is 10x. This is a standard feature of most microscopes and is commonly used in laboratory settings.
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the concept of magnification calculation and how it’s achieved using different lens combinations.