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JAMB Physics 2013 Question 34

Question 34

Lenses and Optical Instruments

If the linear magnification of the objective and eyepiece convex lenses of a compound microscope are 4 and 7 respectively, calculate the angular magnification of the microscope.

  1. A.2.
  2. B.3.
  3. C.11.
  4. D.28.
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Answer: D (28.)

Explanation

The total magnification of a compound microscope is the product of the two lens magnifications: 4 × 7 = 28.