Answer:
The focal length of the eyepiece is 4.012 cm.
Explanation:
Given that,
Focal length = 1.5 cm
angular magnification = -58
Distance of image = 18 cm
We need to calculate the focal length of the eyepiece
Using formula of angular magnification
[tex]m=-(\dfrac{i-f_{e}}{f_{0}})\dfrac{N}{f_{e}}[/tex]
Where,
[tex]i[/tex] = distance between the lenses in a compound microscope
[tex]f_{e}[/tex]=focal length of eyepiece
[tex]f_{0}[/tex]=focal length of the object
N = normal point
Put the value into the formula
[tex]-58=-(\dfrac{18-f_{e}\times25}{1.5\timesf_{e}})[/tex]
[tex]87f_{e}=450-25f_{e}[/tex]
[tex]f_{e}=\dfrac{450}{112}[/tex]
[tex]f_{e}=4.012\ cm[/tex]
Hence, The focal length of the eyepiece is 4.012 cm.