B2.1 - Microscope Flashcards
1
Q
What is standard magnification of an eye piece lens in a light microscope?
A
It is normally x10 in light microscopes.
2
Q
What is the definition of resolution.
A
Resolution is how well you can tell the difference between 2 points.
3
Q
What do you do to find the image size.
A
Actual image size x magnification.
4
Q
How do you calculate the magnification of a microscope?
A
Multiply the magnification of the eyepiece and the magnification of the objective lens
5
Q
Remember the I AM triangle, I = A * M
A
Image size = magnification * actual size
