Magnification Flashcards

1
Q

What is the formula for magnification?

A

Image Size = Magnification x Actual Object

I = M x A

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2
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Convert mm to μm

A

x 1000

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3
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Convert cm to μm

A

x 10,000

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4
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Convert μm to mm

A

/ 1000

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5
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How do you calculate A and M from Image I?

A

Calculate M-

  1. Finding A, Measure the size of the image in mm, using a ruler
  2. Convert the image size to μm (x1000)
  3. Looking at the image, A will be given in μm
  4. M= I / A
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6
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What is an eyepiece graticule?

A

An eyepiece lens with a scale etched on the glass, this scale has no units. You can only measure organisms and cells in eye piece units, called epu.

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