3.6 - Magnification Calculations & Resolution Flashcards
The definitions of magnification and resolution How to calculate magnification
1
Q
What is magnification?
A
How many times larger an image is than the object
2
Q
What is resolution?
A
Ability to distinguish between two separate points
3
Q
What is image size?
A
How large the object appears through a microscope
4
Q
What is object size?
A
The real size of the object
5
Q
What is the formula for calculating magnification?
A
Magnification = Image size / Object size
6
Q
What must be true about the units when calculating magnification?
A
All lengths must be in the same unit
