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Paper 3 structured question: Size of specimens

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Size of specimens

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A student uses a microscope to observe a small insect. The actual length of the insect is 2 mm. The image length seen through the microscope is 10 mm.

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Microscope Observation

The student measures the image length of the insect as 10 mm and knows the actual length is 2 mm.

  1. a

    State the formula for calculating magnification.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

    [1]
  2. b

    Identify the magnification of the insect image.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

    [2]

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Paper 3 structured question: Size of specimens

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Leaf Photograph

The actual length of the leaf is 6 cm and the image length on the photograph is 18 cm.

  1. a

    State the formula used to calculate magnification.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

    [1]
  2. b

    Identify the magnification of the leaf in the photograph.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

    [2]