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MIC 121 Microscopes Objective Question

Question

What is the typical maximum magnification achievable with a compound microscope, as stated in the document?
Options
A Up to x300
B Up to 2000x
Correct Answer
C Up to 10,000x
D Indefinitely high with electron beams
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 4 states: 'A compound microscope is a type of light microscope that uses two sets of lenses to obtain high magnification of up to 2000x'.

Hint

This is a specific numerical value distinguishing compound microscopes from simple microscopes or electron microscopes.

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