A physics student epoxies two converging lenses to the opposite ends of a tube.One lens has a focal length of f₁ = 4.0 cm and the other has a focal length of f₂ = 2.0 cm.She wants to use this device as a microscope.If the desired magnification of this homemade microscope is 80,what length should the student use for the tube? A)25.6 cm B)20.0 cm C)18.1 cm D)32.6 cm E)28.5 cm

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The total magnification of a microscope is given by the product of the magnification of the objective lens and the magnification of the eyepiece. The magnification of the objective lens (M1) can be calculated using the formula M1 = 1 + (D/f1), where D is the least distance of distinct vision (usually taken as 25 cm for a relaxed eye) and f1 is the focal length of the objective lens. The magnification of the eyepiece (M2) is given by M2 = D/f2, where f2 is the focal length of the eyepiece. Given that the desired total magnification is 80, and the focal lengths are 4.0 cm and 2.0 cm, we can set up the equation 80 = (1 + (25/4)) * (25/2). Solving this equation directly for the tube length is not straightforward without considering the individual magnifications and the optical lengths involved. However, the correct approach involves understanding that the total length of the tube must accommodate the focal lengths of both lenses and the additional space needed to achieve the desired magnification. The choice provided directly does not follow from a simple calculation but understanding the principles behind microscope magnification leads to recognizing that a specific length is needed to achieve the desired total magnification. The correct answer, based on the principles of optics and the information given, would typically involve calculating the effective focal length of the combined system and then adjusting for the desired magnification, but without the specific calculations or additional information provided in the question, the direct selection of choice A as the correct answer involves an understanding of the optical setup and the desired outcome rather than a straightforward calculation.

A Physics Student Epoxies Two Converging Lenses to the Opposite