Microscopy Flashcards
1
Q
define magnification
A
how many times bigger the image is than the size of the object being viewed.
2
Q
define resolution
A
the ability to view individual objects as two separate entities; it determines the detail of the image.
3
Q
what are the magnification formulas?
A
magnification = size of image / actual size of object magnification = eyepiece lens x objective lens
