Biology GCSE
magnification formula calculations
What magnification formula calculations means in Biology GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of magnification formula calculations
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Reference: OCR
Actual size is found from actual size = image size / magnification, with image size and actual size in the same unit.
Topics that use magnification formula calculations
- Microscopy (OCR GCSE)
Related terms
- cellular magnification
- eyepiece graticule calibration
- mean cell dimensions
- microscope operation and focus
- scientific drawing conventions
- unit conversions in microscopy
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