Biology A-Level
empty magnification
What empty magnification means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of empty magnification
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Magnifying beyond the resolving power, which produces a larger but blurred image revealing no new detail.
Topics that use empty magnification
- Methods of studying cells (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- acceptance of scientific evidence
- artefact
- calibration
- magnification
- microscopy limitations
- optical vs electron microscopes
- resolution
- specimen preparation
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