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 structures on a slide that are $200\,\text{nm}$ apart. What is the true separation between the two structures when the magnification is altered from $\times 40$ to $\times 400$?

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

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