Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · The microscope in cell studies

The microscope in cell studies — practice question

A light microscope is being used to view two membranes separated by $200\,\text{nm}$. When the objective lens is switched from low power to high power $(\times 400)$, what is the distance between the membranes?

  • A$2\,\mu\text{m}$
  • B$20\,\mu\text{m}$
  • C$200\,\text{nm}$
  • D$2000\,\text{nm}$

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