TERM 1 - Microscopes Flashcards
1
Q
How do you calculate the size of a cell?
A
FOV/(Number of Cells In View)
2
Q
How do you calculate the FOV?
A
(FOV Length) / (Objective Lens Magnification)
3
Q
How do you calculate total magnification?
A
Ocular lens x objective lens = Total magnification
4
Q
What are the three main types of microscopes?
A
Compound light microscopes, electron microscopes, and the stereo microscope
5
Q
What is the purpose of a stereo microscope?
A
The stereo microscope is used to observe things normally visible to the naked eye in high detail.
