microscopes Flashcards
1
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magnification
A
the number of times larger an image appears compared with the size of the object
2
Q
electron micrograph
A
photograph of an image seen using an electron microscope
3
Q
organelles
A
small structures within the cells each of which has a specific function
4
Q
photomicrograph
A
photograph of an image seen using an optical microscope
5
Q
resolution
A
the clarity of an image the higher the resolution the clearer the image.
6
Q
eyepiece graticule
A
a measuring device. it is placed in the eyepiece of a microscope and acts as a ruler when you view an object under the microscope
7
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stage graticule
A
precise measuring device. it is a small scale that is placed on a microscope stage and used to calibrate the value of eye piece divisions at different magnifications.
8
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equation
A
M= I/A
