Magnification Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What is the formula for magnification?
A
Magnification = Image size ÷ Actual size
2
Q
What is 1 meter in centimeters?
A
1m = 100cm
3
Q
What is 1 centimeter in millimeters?
A
1cm = 10mm
4
Q
What is 1 millimeter in micrometers (µm)?
A
1mm = 1000µm
5
Q
How should magnification be written?
A
With an “X” before the value (e.g., X100)
6
Q
What do you always need to include with your magnification value?
A
The letter “X” to indicate it’s a magnification.
7
Q
If a cell image is 50mm and the actual size is 0.05mm, what is the magnification?
A
Magnification = 50 ÷ 0.05 = X1000
