Magnification

Question 1

How do you find total magnification?

Answer 1

Eyepiece magnification (x10) x objective lens = total magnification.

Question 2

State the rules when making a biological drawing.

Answer 2

• You must use a pencil
• Draw what you see
• Do not sketch

Question 3

List two advantages of using a light microscope.

Answer 3

• You can see specimens that are alive
• It is cheaper
• You can see colours

Question 4

List two advantages of using an electron microscope.

Answer 4

• Higher resolution
• Large magnification
• You can see in 3D

Question 5

How do you find the actual size of an object in a magnified image?

Answer 5

Image size / Magnification = Actual size
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Question 6

How do you convert cm to mm to um to nm?

Answer 6

cm x 10 = mm x 1000 = um x 1000 = nm