The visibility of the specimen decreases as the power of magnification increases on a microscope. The specimen area will shrink as the magnification is increased.
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As magnification increases in a microscope, the field of view decreases, meaning you can see less of your specimen at a time. Additionally, resolution may decrease slightly, impacting the clarity and sharpness of the image. It may also become more difficult to maintain focus as magnification increases.
Field of view is the term that refers to the amount of a specimen that is visible under a microscope. As magnification increases, the field of view decreases, limiting the area visible in the field. This is because higher magnification zooms in on a smaller area, allowing for more detailed observation but a smaller field of view.
As you move from a lower to a higher magnification, the diameter of the field of view typically decreases. This is because higher magnifications zoom in on a smaller portion of the specimen, resulting in a narrower field of view.
As the magnification power of an objective lens increases, the working distance typically decreases. This is because higher magnification lenses have shorter focal lengths and need to be closer to the specimen to achieve focus. Lower magnification lenses have longer working distances, allowing more space between the lens and the specimen.
The depth of field is the part of a specimen that is in sharp focus; the depth of field decreases as the NA increases. The depth of focus on the other hand is the magnified image in focus on the film plane; depth of focus decreases as magnification increases. To learn more about microscopes and its uses visit the website in the link below.
The total magnification of a compound microscope is calculated by multiplying the magnification of the objective lens by the magnification of the eyepiece. So, total magnification = magnification of objective lens x magnification of eyepiece.