Microscopes and Magnification Flashcards
1
Q
Parts of a light microscope
A
Eyepiece Tube Objective Lens Arm Stage Stage clamp Coarse/Fine focus Light Base
2
Q
Overall Magnification
A
= eyepiece magnification x objective magnification
3
Q
Order of Measures
A
Centimetre
Millimetre( x10)
Micrometre(x1000)
Nanometre(x10000000)
4
Q
Magnification
A
Magnification is the change in size of an image.
5
Q
Resolution
A
Resolution is how clearly you can see 2 objects that are very close together.
6
Q
Calculating the size of an object
A
AIM
Actual size= image size/magnification
Magnification= image size/actual size
Image size= actual size x magnification
