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

The microscope in cell studies — practice question

In the diagram, a stage micrometer scale is shown, with divisions spaced $0.1\,\text{mm}$ apart, as seen through an eyepiece that has a graticule. What is the area of the microscope’s field of view at this magnification? ($\pi = 3.14$)

  • A$\pi \times 12.5 \times 12.5 = 4.9 \times 10^2\,\mu\text{m}^2$
  • B$\pi \times 50 \times 50 = 7.9 \times 10^3\,\mu\text{m}^2$
  • C$\pi \times 125 \times 125 = 4.9 \times 10^4\,\mu\text{m}^2$
  • D$\pi \times 250 \times 250 = 2.0 \times 10^5\,\mu\text{m}^2$

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