Microscope Simulation

Simple Microscope Simulation

Image Distance (v)

-25.00 cm

Magnification (m)

6.00

Angular Magnification

6.25

Microscope Operation

The microscope is forming a virtual, upright image at the near point (25 cm). The magnification is 6×.

Microscope Formulas:

Magnification (near point): m = 1 + D/f (D = 25cm)

Angular magnification (infinity): mθ = D/f

Thin Lens Formula: 1/v - 1/u = 1/f

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