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A-LevelBiologyCell structure9700/12 · Oct/Nov 2016 · Q41 Mark

The diagram shows a stage micrometer scale, with divisions 0.1 mm apart, viewed through an eyepiece containing a graticule. What is the area of the field of view of the microscope at this magnification? (π = 3.14) [Figure 4.1]

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Aπ× 12.5 × 12.5 = 4.9 × 10² µm²
Bπ× 50 × 50 = 7.9 × 10³ µm²
Cπ× 125 × 125 = 4.9 × 10⁴ µm²
Dπ× 250 × 250 = 2.0 × 10⁵ µm²

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C: π× 125 × 125 = 4.9 × 10⁴ µm²

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Cell structure, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Biology, Oct/Nov 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 4.

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