Microscopy And Microscopes (and Order Of Magnitude And Resolution ) 2 topics

Question 1

What is resolution?

Answer 1

Resolution is the ability to distinguish between two points so therefore a higher resolution gives a sharper image.

Question 2

What is the length of an object that appeared 5mm under a x1500 lens?
You said: 0.3mm
Incorrect.
Length of object = magnified length/magnification therefore 5?1500 = 0.003mm
5.What is the length of an object that appeared 5mm under a x1500 lens?

Answer 2

Length of object = magnified length/magnification therefore 5?1500 = 0.003mm

Question 3

What is the maximum magnification of a modern telescope?u

Answer 3

2,000,000 times