The Microscope: Optical Instrument and Magnification
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Results in a large blurred image</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the resolving power of an unaided human eye?

    <p>0.1 mm or 100 μm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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