How to Calculate Magnification of a Microscope

What is the formula to calculate the magnification of a microscope?

How do you determine the total magnification of an image viewed through a microscope?

Formula for Calculating Magnification:

The total magnification of an image viewed through a microscope can be calculated by multiplying the power of the objective lens by the power of the eyepiece.

When using a microscope, the total magnification of an image is determined by the magnification of the objective lens and the eyepiece. The formula to calculate the total magnification is:

Total Magnification = Objective Lens Magnification x Eyepiece Magnification

For example, if the objective lens has a magnification of 40X and the eyepiece has a magnification of 10X, the total magnification would be:

Total Magnification = 40X (objective lens) x 10X (eyepiece) = 400X

Therefore, when viewing an image through a microscope, the total magnification can be easily calculated by multiplying the magnification of the objective lens and the eyepiece. This formula allows you to determine the level of magnification and clarity of the specimen being observed.