Paper 1: Microscopes And Magnification Flashcards
1
Q
What does magnification enable you to do?
A
See plant cells, animal cells and bacterial cells and the structure inside them
2
Q
What does a light microscope used to magnify objects?
A
Light
3
Q
What is the greatest possible magnification using a light microscope?
A
X2000
4
Q
What is the greatest possible magnification for an electron microscope?
A
X10 million
5
Q
What is the equation for magnification?
A
Magnifications = image size / real size
6
Q
How do you get the measurements in micro meter?
A
Multiply by 1000