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Comparisons of total magnification, diameter of field, and resolution.

 

 

      Objective                Eyepiece                  Total                 Diameter of

         Lens                      (ocular)             Magnification               Field                   Resolution

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           4X                            10X                        40X                      5000 mm                    excellent

(scanning power)

 

         10X                            10X                       100X                     2000 mm                   very good

   (low power)

 

         40X                            10X                       400X                      500 mm                        good

  (high power)

 

       100X                            10X                     1000X                     200 mm                          fair

(oil immersion)