Microscopes & Magnification Flashcards
1
Q
Magnification Definition
A
How many times bigger the image is the object itself.
2
Q
Resolution Definition
A
The ability to distinguish 2 points as being separated.
3
Q
Converting between Meters, Centimetres, Millimetres, Micrometers, Nanometers, Picometers. Write the conversions in order.
A
x100, x10, x1000, x1000, x1000
4
Q
How to calculate the total magnification of a microscope
A
Multiply the power of the eyepiece lens by the power of the objective lens.
5
Q
What is the eyepiece magnification always?
A
x10
6
Q
Magnification equation when calculating magnification on image in GCSE question. The options are image size, actual size, and magnification.
A
Magnification = Image Size / Actual Size
