BRAINCAKEResolution
The resolution of a measuring instrument is the ability to see two individual objects that are close together as separate entities and determines the amount of detail that can be seen.
Magnification produces a large image but does not increase the amount of detail.
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Key terms in this lesson
- magnification
- How many times larger an image is than the actual size of the object.
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