Magnification Formula
Magnification calculations are a common feature of GCSE Biology exams. Success requires consistency with units.
Most students drop easy marks on unit conversion.
What is Magnification Formula?
"Magnification is the process of making an object appear larger than its actual size, calculated as the ratio of the image size to the real object size."
What is the main advantage of an electron microscope over a light microscope?
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Which formula is used to calculate magnification?
Which formula is used to calculate magnification?
The Calculation Triangle
Magnification = Image Size ÷ Actual Size.
Ensure you convert all measurements to the same units (usually millimetres to micrometres).
There are 1,000 micrometres (µm) in 1 millimetre (mm).
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