College Physics
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780134601823
Author: ETKINA, Eugenia, Planinšič, G. (gorazd), Van Heuvelen, Alan
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 23, Problem 12MCQ
A microbiologist uses a microscope to look at body cells because the microscope will do which of the following?
a. Magnify the linear size of the cells
b. Magnify the angular size of the cells
c. Bring the cells closer
d. Make the cells brighter
e. Both (a) and (b) are correct
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Chapter 23 Solutions
College Physics
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