7. Calculate the minimum resolution for a microscope with the following specifications (show work): Ocular magnification: 10x Objective magnification: 100x Numerical Aperture of the 100x Objective: 1.30 Numerical Aperture of the Condenser Lens: 1.20 Wavelength of the Light Source: 550nm 8. A particle measures 0.30?m (micrometers). Will you be able to view this sample with the microscope from the previous question (show your work)? Why or why not? Hint: The limit of resolution is in nanometers (nm) – you must convert!
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This can be calculated by multiplying the ocular magnification by the objective magnification. Total Magnification = Ocular Magnification × Objective Magnification Total Magnification = 10x × 100x Total Magnification = 1000x Now, we need to find the minimum Show more…
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