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calculating magnification
question 2 of 5
calculate the following total magnification:
15x eyepiece with a 10x objective
select the best answer:
500x total magnification
100x total magnification
1510x total magnification
150x total magnification

Explanation:

Step1: Recall magnification formula

Total magnification = Eyepiece magnification × Objective magnification.

Step2: Substitute values

Eyepiece is 15X, Objective is 10X. So total magnification = \( 15 \times 10 \).

Step3: Calculate the product

\( 15 \times 10 = 150 \). So total magnification is 150X.

Answer:

150X total magnification (the option with "150X total magnification")