Magnification and resolution

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objective lens

real image

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ocular lens

virtual image (seen)

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total magnification

ocular x objective = (10×40=400x)

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resolution

ability to discriminate two objects as separate

  • max compound microscope resolution → 0.2 mm

  • resolution determined by light properties

  • high light intensity = high resolution

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working distance

distance between bottom of objective lens and specimen

  • high magnification = small working distance