EXERCISE 3 MAGNIFICATION OF A SPECIMEN

Question 1

The magnification of a microscopic object is equal to the number of times it is magnified by the objective lens

Answer 1

Linear Magnification

Question 1

Scanner Linear Magnification

Answer 1

10 x 4
x = 40

Question 2

LPO Linear Magnification

Answer 2

10 x 10
x = 100

Question 3

HPO Linear Magnification

Answer 3

10 x 40
x = 400

Question 4

What is the relevance in stating the magnification and reduction of a specimen?

Answer 4

Stating the magnification and reduction of a a specimen is a relevant action on figuring out the relative sizes of the image we see at different periods. We can distinguish its difference and be able to estimate the level of magnification we observe to a particular specimen.

Question 5

What is working distance?

Answer 5

When using a microscope, understanding working distance is crucial. Working Distance is the gap between the front of the microscope objective lens and the surface of the specimen or slide coverslip at the point where the specimen is completely in focus. It may vary among objective lenses depending on the purpose.

Question 6

Is the magnification based on width measurement coincide based on length measurement? Why?

Answer 6

No, because in most situations the magnification determined by length is much greater than the magnification identified by width because the width of the field of view is usually bigger than the length it has