AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The image of an object is magnified through at least one lens in the microscope. This lens bends light toward the eye and makes an object appear larger than it actually is.

Detailed explanation-2: -On a standard stereo microscope (not a common main objective stereo microscope) the objective lens is built into the microscope and the only way to change this magnification is by adding an auxiliary lens to the existing objective lens. These are typically available in increments of 0.5x, 0.75x and 1.5x magnification.

Detailed explanation-3: -Increased magnification: increases the apparent size of the object. Resolution: increases the clarity of the object/image. Resolution is the ability to distinguish between two closely spaced dots, lines, or tiny objects. Image: depends upon the visual angle from the object to the lens of your eye.

Detailed explanation-4: -One way of increasing the optical resolving power of the microscope is to use immersion liquids between the front lens of the objective and the cover slip. Most objectives in the magnification range between 60x and 100x (and higher) are designed for use with immersion oil.

Detailed explanation-5: -Magnification and field of vision exhibit an inverse relationship. This means that when one goes up (increases), the other goes down (decreases). As such, an increase in the magnification, such as when using a more powerful objective lens, would decrease the field of vision.