Question

f a cell's actual size is 0.01 mm but it has an image size of 0.5 mm, what is the magnification of the microscope?

Answer 1

magnification = 50

Explanation:

to find how much 0.01 mm is being multiplied by, create an equation:

0.01mm x ____ = 0.5mm

let the unknown = y (normally i would use x but i can get confusing with the multiplication symbols)

0.01 x y = 0.5

rearrange to get the unknown by itself (let me know in the comments if you don't know how to rearrange):

y = 0.5 ÷ 0.01

y = 50

substitute y value back into the equation:

0.01 x y = 0.5

0.01 x 50 = 0.5

∴ the microscope is magnified by 50

Answer 2

The magnification of the microscope can be calculated using the formula:

Magnification = Image size / Object size

In this case, the object size is given as 0.01 mm and the image size is given as 0.5 mm.

Substituting the values in the formula, we get:

Magnification = 0.5 mm / 0.01 mm

Magnification = 50

Therefore, the magnification of the

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