Which setting would allow you to observe a specimen with the highest possible magnification? a) objective 5x ocular 5x b) objective 5x ocular 10x c) objective 10x ocular 5x d) objective 10x ocular 10x

In a compound microscope, there are two lenses-

1. Objective lens

2. Eyepiece  

When we observe any sample in a compound microscope, the magnification depends on the power of both the lenses. The total magnification is the product of the powers of both the lenses. In the options mentioned in the question, the maximum magnification would be in Option D, Objective 10x Ocular 10x.

Here, m = 10 * 10 = 100x.

the rocks are classified by the geological process they are formed by. the three main groups of rocks are igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary. minerals are not they are classified under the chemical classes they are in. these groups include silicates, sulfates and carbonates.