Microscope CELL STRUCTURE AND TRANSPORT Flashcards
1
Q
How do you calculate magnification?
A
To find out how many times bigger the microscopic version is than the actual object you multiply the number on the objective lenses by the number on the eye lense.
2
Q
How do you calculate actual size, magnification and image size?
A
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3
Q
What are the steps for calculating actual size?
A
Measure the image size using a ruler in mm
Convert Mm into micrometers 1000 micrometers = 1mm
Divide the answer by the magnification
4
Q
How do light microscopes work?
A
They use a beam of light to form an image of an object and the best can magnify around 2000 times.
5
Q
What is resolving power?
A
It affects how much detail it can show.
6
Q
What is the resolution?
A
The ability to distinguish between two superstate points.
