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Magnification

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Refer to 'magnification' when discussing binoculars, microscopes, or telescopes to explain their ability to enlarge images. SlideThe binoculars had an 8x magnification, making distant birds appear close.
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'Magnification' implies making fine details visible which are otherwise too small to see. SlideAt 400x magnification, the cells were clearly visible.
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Not Physical ChangePlay
Understand that 'magnification' does not physically alter an object, it only changes its appearance to our eyes. SlideEven with the magnification, the actual size of the ant remained the same.