TERM 1 - Microscopes

Question 1

How do you calculate the size of a cell?

Answer 1

FOV/(Number of Cells In View)

Question 2

How do you calculate the FOV?

Answer 2

(FOV Length) / (Objective Lens Magnification)

Question 3

How do you calculate total magnification?

Answer 3

Ocular lens x objective lens = Total magnification

Question 4

What are the three main types of microscopes?

Answer 4

Compound light microscopes, electron microscopes, and the stereo microscope

Question 5

What is the purpose of a stereo microscope?

Answer 5

The stereo microscope is used to observe things normally visible to the naked eye in high detail.