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B.1.3 Microscopy Flashcards

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What is magnification?

A

How many times an image has been enlarged.

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What is resolution?

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The ability to tell apart two or more objects that are close together.

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What is the highest magnification on a light microscope?

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x400

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What is the highest magnification on an electron microscope?

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x500,000

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What is the equation for magnification?

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Magnified size of object x Real size of object.

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