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A certain microscope is provided with objectives of focal lengths 16 mm, 4 mm, and 1.9 mm, and with oculars of angular magnifications 5X and 10X. Each objective forms an image 160 mm beyond its second focal point. What is the largest and the least overall magnification obtainable?

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A certain microscope is provided with objectives of focal lengths 16 mm, 4 mm, and 1.9 mm, and with oculars of angular magnifications 5X and 10X. Each objective forms an image 160 mm beyond its second focal point. What is the largest and the least overall magnification ...

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