Question

Matthew is using a microscope in science class. The microscope magnified the specimen 4x10^2 . If the specimen is 3cm long how long will the magnified specimen appear to be?

Answer 1

12 meters

Explanation:

The apparent size is ...

(4·10^2)·(3 cm) = 12·10^2 cm = 12 m

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1 m = 10^2 cm