Which of the following would decrease the magnification of a compound microscope?
a. Replacing the objective lens with one of larger diameter.
b. Replacing the eyepiece lens with one of shorter focal length.
c. Replacing the eyepiece lens with one of smaller diameter.
d. Replacing the objective lens with one of longer focal length.
Question 2
If the objective lens of a compound microscope is replaced with a lens of double the focal length while the eyepiece also has its focal length halved, what will happen to the overall magnification of the microscope?
a. This will result in no change in the magnification.
b. The magnification quadruples.
c. The magnification doubles.
d. The magnification decreases.