2.2 MAGNIFICATION/CALIBRATION Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Magnification formula?
A
Magnification = size of image / size of real object
2
Q
What resolution does light microscopy have?
A
0.2 Micrometers
3
Q
What is the eyepiece graticule?
A
A glass Disc fitted into the eyepiece of a microscope (has a scale of 0-100)
4
Q
What do you use the calibrate the scale?
A
A stage micrometer
5
Q
How do you calculate One eyepiece graticule division (micrometer)
A
One Eyepiece graticule division (micrometres) = number of micrometres on the slide micrometer/ number of eyepiece graticule divisions
