Microscope Vocabulary Terms Total Magnification Field of View Focal Plane Magnify Power Inverted Wet Mount
Total Magnification Multiply the eyepiece magnification by the objective lens magnification. Eyepiece = 10X Low Power = 4X Total Mag. = 10X * 4X = 40X High Power = 10X & 40X Therefore; 100X & 400X
Field of View d d = 4mm 4X
Field of View 10X d d = 1.6mm Inverse Ratio: 10X is 2.5 times greater than 4X, therefore the Field of view is 2.5 times smaller than 4mm. 10X
Field of View d d = ??mm 40X
Field of View d d = .4mm When multiplying/dividing by 10’s, just move the decimal. Multiply moves to Right. Divide moves to Left. 40X
Focal Plane The lens is designed to focus at one distance, from the end of the lens. If the object is not at this distance – it is out of focus. The focused distance is known as the Focal Plane. Items that are above or below the Focal Plane are out of focus.
Magnify Latin Verb To have the power of causing objects to appear larger than they are.
Power Latin Noun Magnification
Inverted Latin – meaning to turn Verb To reverse, to turn upside down, or inside out
Diagram of a ‘Wet-Mount’ Slide 2-3 Drops of water (if dry item) Cover Slip Item Slide