4.2 - Magnification Formula
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Calculate the magnification if the image size is 300 micrometers and the actual size is 75 micrometers.
💡 Hint: Apply the formula: Magnification = Image Size / Actual Size.
What is the importance of using the magnification formula in biology?
💡 Hint: Think about how scientists study cells.
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What is the magnification if the image size is 100 micrometers and the actual size is 25 micrometers?
💡 Hint: Use the formula: Magnification = Image Size / Actual Size.
True or False: A higher magnification always means a clearer image.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when details become too enlarged.
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Given an image shows a cellular structure at 10,000x magnification, and the actual size of the structure is known to be 5 micrometers, what is the size of the image displayed?
💡 Hint: Multiply the actual size by the magnification factor.
Analyze a scenario where a researcher misinterprets a cell structure due to high magnification resulting in poor resolution. What can be done to avoid this?
💡 Hint: Consider evaluating the specifications of the microscope.
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