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What is the formula for calculating linear magnification of a specimen when using a hand lens

a) What is the formula for calculating linear magnification of a specimen when using a hand lens
b) Give a reason why staining is necessary when preparing specimens for observation under the microscope.

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John
a) Magnification = $\frac{length of drawing}{length of object}$

b) Staining is adding a dye to the specimen to make the feature contrast and distinguishable or make some structures more distinct
johnmulu answered the question on April 27, 2017 at 13:28

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