Question

How do microscopes differ in magnification and resolution?

Answer 1

1.Magnification is the ability of optical instruments, such as a telescope or a microscope, to make an object bigger while resolution is the ability of optical instruments to produce images that are clearer, finer, and sharper.

2.Resolution is the power of an optical instrument to capture and produce more details of an image while magnification is the power of an instrument to create and produce a much larger image of an object.

3.Resolution can be expressed in arcsec or seconds while magnification can be expressed by a whole number and the letter “X.”

4.Although both are dependent upon each other, a high magnification does not always guarantee a high resolution.

5.Magnification allows us to see small objects, especially those that are not visible to the naked eye, while resolution allows us to see these objects more clearly and with more details.