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How do you determine what the magnification of the specimen is?
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∙ 13y ago
In a light microscope magnification is varied by using different lenses to refract the light.
In an electron microscope magnification is varied by altering the configurations of magnetic fields to bend the electron beam.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe total magnification (TM) for a microscope is determined by the power of the occular lens (10x) multiplied by the power of the objective lens being used. For example if the objective is set to 4 scanning lens power the total magnification would be 40x.
Magnification of occular lens 10x
Magnification of scannig lens 4x TM of scanning 40x
Magnification of low power lens 10x TM of scanning 100x
Magnification of High power lens 40x TM of scanning 400x
Magnification of oil immersion lens 100x TM of scanning 1,000x
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∙ 12y agoMultiply the magnification of the eyepiece lens times the magnification of the objective lens. For example, if the eyepiece has a 10x magnification and the eyepiece has a 40x magnification, then the total magnification is 400x.
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∙ 11y agoYou determine it by its lens or lenses. In a microscope, an object is magnified by bending the light that passes through.
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∙ 12y agoLook on the cover of the microscope you have
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∙ 15y agoThe total magnification of a compound microscope is the product of the magnifications of the objective and eyepice lenses.
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What is the formula for calculating total magnification on a microscope?
To determime total magnification of a drawing you devide the dimensions of the drawing by the dimensions of the real object or specimen drawn Mathematically Magnification =Dimensions of drawing/dimensions of specimen
Why would a technician need to use a microscope with a high magnification?
It depends on what the specimen is. If for example - the specimen is a person's finger-print, then low magnification is sufficient. However - if the specimen is a sample of blood, a higher magnification would be needed to show individual blood cells.
As the magnification increases what decreases in a microscope?
The visibility of the specimen decreases as the power of magnification increases on a microscope. The specimen area will shrink as the magnification is increased.
How is Specimen magnification figured out on a microscope?
A microscope magnifies or enlarges the specimen 100 times from its actual size with clarity. With this, it will be easier to build character on the specimen that is under study.
When you move to a higher magnification do you see more or less of the specimen?
With higher magnification you can observe bigger.To see clearly resolution also should be high.
What is the formula for calculating total magnification on a microscope?
To determime total magnification of a drawing you devide the dimensions of the drawing by the dimensions of the real object or specimen drawn Mathematically Magnification =Dimensions of drawing/dimensions of specimen
What is the magnification of the specimen under lpo and hpo?
The magnification of the specimen under low power optics, lpo, is 10 times and the magnification of the specimen under high power optics, hpo, depends on the power of the microscope but is usually at least 500 times or more.
Why would a technician need to use a microscope with a high magnification?
It depends on what the specimen is. If for example - the specimen is a person's finger-print, then low magnification is sufficient. However - if the specimen is a sample of blood, a higher magnification would be needed to show individual blood cells.
What is an example sentence to the word magnification?
You must stain the specimen for the magnification to show them clearly.
What does it mean when a specimen is under low power magnification you can switch to high power magnification and have the specimen remain in reasonably good focus?
It means you have a good microscope.
When locating specimen which magnification is used?
When locating a specimen,the magnification use is low objective lens of 10*.
Can you name one benefit of viewing a specimen under high magnification rather than low magnification?
One benefit is that you may be able to see a larger area of the specimen.
Can you name one benefits of viewing a specimen under low magnification rather than high magnification?
One benefit is that you may be able to see a larger area of the specimen.
As the magnification increases what decreases in a microscope?
The visibility of the specimen decreases as the power of magnification increases on a microscope. The specimen area will shrink as the magnification is increased.
How do you determine the total magnification of microscope?
To determine the total magnification of a microscope you multiply the magnification power of the objectives lens (indicated as x10) by that of the eye piece.
How is Specimen magnification figured out on a microscope?
A microscope magnifies or enlarges the specimen 100 times from its actual size with clarity. With this, it will be easier to build character on the specimen that is under study.
How do you determine the maginfication of a microscope?
magnification of objective times magnification of eyepiece
