Magnification Flashcards
1
Q
What is the calculation for magnification?
A
Image size
Actual size x magnification
2
Q
cm mm um nm pm
A
going down the scale, multiply by 1000
going up the scale, divide 1000
3
Q
Light microscopes
A
Uses a tiny objective lens and a beam of light to magnify an image of a specimen. They are relatively cheap.
4
Q
Electron microscope
A
Higher resolution and higher magnification.
