Question

if a microscope has an ocular with a 5x power and has objectives with powers of 10x and 50x what is the total magnification of a: low power? high power? show math for full credit!

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer will be-

1. low power magnification- 50X

2. High power magnification- 250X

Explanation:

Magnification of a microscope is the ability of the instrument to magnify the objects.  The magnification of a microscope can be calculated by multiplying the power of the objective lens with an ocular or eyepiece lens.

Magnification= Objective lens power x Eyepiece lens power

In the given question,  

1. Low magnifying power will be- 50X

 Since the objective lens is of 10X and the ocular lens is of 5x

  Therefore, Magnification- 10X x 5X= 50X

2. High magnifying power will be- 250X

Since the objective lens is of 50x and ocular lens is of 5x

Therefore, Magnification=  50X x 5X= 250X

Answer 2

Low power 50x (5x10)
high power 250x (5x50)

If you want to calculate the microscope power of magnification you have to multiple the magnification power of the ocular with the magnification power of the objectiv.