Microscope Calculuations

Question 1

Example

Answer 1

An onion cell measures 2mm in diameter, it’s actual size is

0.5µm. Calculate the magnification.

Question 2

Step 1:

Answer 2

Circle what the question is asking for.

Question 3

Step2:

Answer 3

Draw the IAM triangle.

Question 4

Step3:

Answer 4

Write out what you know:
I = 2mm = 2,000µm
A = 0.5µm
M = ?

Question 5

Step4:

Answer 5

Write formula, Convert units and sub in values:
Magnification = Image size
Actual size
Magnification = 2mm
0.5µm
Magnification = 2000µm
0.5µm
Magnification = x 4000

Question 6

Answer=

Answer 6

X4000