Biology GCSE: MICROSCOPY Flashcards

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What are microscopes used for?

A

To see objects unseen by the naked eye.

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2
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What is resolution?

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The ability to distinguish between two points. This means that if I have a higher resolution, I will get a clearer image.

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3
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What is the formula for magnification?

A

M = I / A

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4
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How many micrometres is a millimetre?

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1000

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5
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What do we use to work with very large or very small numbers?

A

Standard Form

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