Question

1. How do you calculate magnification on a microscope?

2. Explain how to focus a microscope using the high-power lens. Include any safety issues you need to be aware of.

3. Why is it important to keep a microscope covered when you’re not using it?

Answer 1

1) Multiply the ocular power (usually 10x) by the objective power (usually 4x, 10x or 40x for most school models). Hope this helps!