Compound microscope (position of the object)

In summary, The object should be placed on the stage of the microscope, directly under the objective lens. The position of the object can be adjusted using the stage controls for better focus. The recommended distance between the object and the objective lens is 0.25-0.5 cm. If the object is not in the correct position, it may appear blurry and should be adjusted. It is also important to center the object on the stage for proper focus.
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Homework Statement


A microscope has a 1.6 cm focal-length eyepiece and 0.81 cm objective. Assume a relaxed normal eye.
(a) Calculate the position of the object if the distance between the lenses is 16.0 cm.
_____ cm (from the objective)
(b) Calculate the total magnification.
________


The Attempt at a Solution



i understand that you need to find the magnification of the objective lens but i don't know how to do that with only the focal lengths
 
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given. (a) The position of the object is 13.19 cm from the objective. (b) The total magnification is 20.
 

Related to Compound microscope (position of the object)

1. What is the correct position of the object on a compound microscope?

The object should be placed on the stage of the microscope, directly under the objective lens.

2. Can I adjust the position of the object while looking through the microscope?

Yes, the position of the object can be adjusted using the stage controls to move it left, right, up, or down for better focus.

3. How far should the object be from the objective lens?

The distance between the object and the objective lens can vary depending on the magnification being used. However, for most microscopes, the recommended distance is around 0.25-0.5 cm.

4. What happens if the object is not in the correct position on the compound microscope?

If the object is not in the correct position, it may appear blurry or out of focus. It is important to adjust the position of the object to achieve a clear image.

5. Should the object be centered on the stage of the compound microscope?

Yes, it is recommended to center the object on the stage to ensure that it is in the field of view of the objective lens and can be properly focused on.

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