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What is the meaning of the word 'microscope' based on its Greek origins?
What is the meaning of the word 'microscope' based on its Greek origins?
- To inspect tiny objects distinctly
- To examine small objects in detail
- To magnify small objects
- To see objects too small to be seen by the naked eye (correct)
What does a magnification of '100x' mean?
What does a magnification of '100x' mean?
- The object is 100 times closer to the lens
- The image is 100 times clearer than the actual object
- The object is 100 times smaller than the actual image
- The image is 100 times bigger than the actual object (correct)
What determines the total magnification in a microscope?
What determines the total magnification in a microscope?
- Distance between lenses
- Quality of light source
- Power of ocular and power of objective (correct)
- Size of the specimen
What happens if there is increased magnification without improved resolution in a microscope?
What happens if there is increased magnification without improved resolution in a microscope?
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What is the resolving power of an unaided human eye?
What is the resolving power of an unaided human eye?
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