how to determine the magnification of observational drawing

Question 1

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Answer 1

using one of the objective lens, measure the width of field view using a ruler

Question 2

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Answer 2

place slide prepared under the microscope and then count ho many cells fit across the width (using the same objective lens)

Question 3

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Answer 3

calculate the width on average of ONE single cell = field of view width/ no. of cells that fit across

Question 4

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Answer 4

use this measurement and the width of your drawing to calculate the magnification of your drawing - width of drawing/actual width of the cell