10 Questions
What is the total magnification of a microscope if the ocular lens is 15x and the objective lens is 25x?
375x
What is the result of increasing the total magnification of a microscope?
A clearer image with better detail
What is the purpose of the objective lens in a microscope?
To provide the initial magnification of the image
What is the resolving power of a microscope?
The ability of the microscope to distinguish two points as separate
What happens to the resolution of a microscope when the total magnification is increased?
The resolution remains the same
What determines the overall magnification of a microscope?
The product of the magnifications of the ocular lens and the objective lens
A microscope has an ocular lens with a magnification of 15x and an objective lens with a magnification of 60x. What is the total magnification of the microscope?
900x
What is the result of a higher resolution in a microscope?
A clearer image and better detail
What is the main function of resolution in a microscope?
To distinguish two points as separate
Which of the following statements about total magnification is true?
It is the product of the magnifications of the ocular lens and the objective lens
Study Notes
Microscope Components and Their Functions
- Total Magnification is the product of the magnifications of the ocular lens and the objective lens being used.
- Example: Ocular lens (10x) and objective lens (40x) result in a total magnification of 400x.
Microscope Image Quality
- Resolution (Resolving Power) is the ability of a microscope to distinguish two points as separate.
- Higher resolution results in a clearer image and better detail.
Test your understanding of the fundamental concepts in microscopy, including total magnification and resolution. Learn how to calculate total magnification and understand the importance of resolution in microscopy.
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