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Learn: Microscopy Basics - Magnification and Resolution

Edexcel Combined Science GCSE

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What does a magnification of 50x mean?

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The {{blank0}} of a microscope determines how clearly two nearby points can be distinguished. Higher resolution allows us to see {{blank1}} details.

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A cell image is 30 mm wide, but the actual cell is 0.03 mm wide. What is the magnification?

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Why are magnification and resolution important in microscopy? (Select all that apply)

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