Biology - Microscopes Flashcards
1
Q
What is Magnification?
A
The enlargement of an image.
2
Q
What is Resolution?
A
The smallest distance between 2 points that can still be seen as 2 points.
3
Q
Why is high resolution needed?
A
To show detail.
4
Q
How to calculate total magnification
A
Total magnification = eyepiece lens x objective lens
5
Q
How to calculate the image size
A
Image size = actual size = magnification
