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Microscopy

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Magnification and Resolution

When using microscopes, two variables matter the most: magnification and resolution.

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Magnification

  • Magnification tells us how many times larger an image seen through a microscope is compared to the real object.
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Resolution

  • Resolution is the ability to distinguish between (tell apart) two or more objects that are close together.

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