1
Q
Example
A
An onion cell measures 2mm in diameter, it’s actual size is
0.5µm. Calculate the magnification.
2
Q
Step 1:
A
Circle what the question is asking for.
3
Q
Step2:
A
Draw the IAM triangle.
4
Q
Step3:
A
Write out what you know:
I = 2mm = 2,000µm
A = 0.5µm
M = ?
5
Q
Step4:
A
Write formula, Convert units and sub in values: Magnification = Image size Actual size Magnification = 2mm 0.5µm Magnification = 2000µm 0.5µm Magnification = x 4000
6
Q
Answer=
A
X4000
