Cells: microscopes Flashcards
How many millimetres are there in a meter?
1,000
How many micro meters are there in a meter?
1000,000
How many nanometers are there in a meter?
1000, 000, 000
How many angstrom are there in a meter?
10, 000, 000, 000
How many picometers are there in a meter?
1000, 000, 000, 000
What is the standard form of a millimetre?
10 to the power of minus 3m
What is the standard form of a micrometer?
10 to the power of minus 6m
What is the standard form of nanometer?
10 to the power of minus 9m
What is the standard form of an angstrom meter?
10 to the power of minus 10m
What is the standard form of a picometer?
10 to the power of minus 12m
What is the formula for magnification?
Magnification = Image size/actual size
What is image size?
The size of the organelle on a piece of paper, this is usually measured on paper by a ruler.
What is actual size?
The size of the organelle in real life usually expressed in micrometers.
What is magnification?
The number of times an image has been enlarged.
