What is the definition of magnification?

How many times larger the image appears, compared to the real object. 

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What is the role of microscope?

A microscope is designed to magnify small objects, so that they appear larger.

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Define resolution.

The smallest distance between two objects that can be distinguished. Basically, how much detail you can see in the image.

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How does a light microscope work? 

Light from a mirror (or light source) passes through the specimen, objective lens, the eyepiece lens, and into your eye.


The two lenses magnify the image and cause the image to be much larger than the real object. 

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Which part of the microscope is highlighted above?

Eyepiece lens.

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Which part of the microscope is highlighted above?

Base.

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Which part of the microscope is highlighted above?

Microscope slide.

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Which part of the microscope is highlighted above?

Objective lens.

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Which part of the microscope is highlighted above?

Stage.

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