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BOT 102 BOT 102 Review Objective Question

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If a microscope has a x15 eyepiece and a x40 objective lens in use, what is the total magnification?
Options
A x25
B x55
C x600
Correct Answer
D x415
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Total magnification is calculated by multiplying the eyepiece magnification by the objective lens magnification. So, 15 x 40 = 600.

Hint

Total magnification is the product of the eyepiece and objective lens magnifications.

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