Microscopy Flashcards
1
Q
How to calculate magnification of the microscope
A
Magnification of the microscope = magnification of eyepiece × magnification of objective
2
Q
If the magnification of an eyepiece is ×10 and the objective is ×40, what is the magnification of the microscope?
A
x400
3
Q
What is the formula that includes magnification, real
size and image size?
A
magnification =size of image / size of real object MIO
4
Q
How has electron microscopy has increased
understanding of sub-cellular structures?
A
The limit of resolution of the transmission electron microscope is now less than 1 nm, revealing structures in cells that are not visible with the light microscope.
