What would be the magnification of a specimen viewed with a compound light microscope that has an objective power of 10x and an ocular lens power of 5x?

5x

15x

500x

50x

Question

What would be the magnification of a specimen viewed with a compound light microscope that has an objective power of 10x and an ocular lens power of 5x?

5x

15x

500x

50x

anonymous · Answer

Magnification= product of the objective power and ocular lens power

anonymous · Answer

That wasn't what I asked, sir.

anonymous · Answer

its 50 because he said the product which means multiplication, 10 times 5 =50

anonymous · Answer

You wan't the direct answer? And it's Ma'am :)

anonymous · Answer

i meant she* sorry!

anonymous · Answer

im right, right @physicsme ?

anonymous · Answer

Yes I wanted the direct answer. And sorry ma'am. :)

anonymous · Answer

We can help you understand things not do your homework. Work out the answers yourself.
and @susan0810 you're right

anonymous · Answer

okay thanks! can you help work through mine with me please?

anonymous · Answer

@babygrrl57921 you understand?

anonymous · Answer

It's 50x

anonymous · Answer

when u get a question like that asking about magnification think multiplication and you should be able to find the answers on your own(=