Microscope Calculation Flashcards
1
Q
What is a microscope used for?
A
See objects that cannot be seen with the naked eye.
2
Q
How do you calculate total magnification ?
A
=Magnification of eye piece X magnification of objective lens.
3
Q
Define magnification
A
How much larger the image is than the real object.
4
Q
To calculate magnification ?
A
Magnification = size of image /
Size of actual object.
5
Q
Define resolution
A
The ability to distinguish objects from one another.
