When using a light microscope to look att two hairs crossed over each other...
Under low power were both hairs in focus at the same time? What about medium power? What does this tell you about the depth of field as you increase magnification.
The answer to the focus part is no they arent in focus at the same time but....
what does that say about the depth of field??
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When using a light microscope to look at two hairs crossed over each other, the depth of field refers to the portion of the specimen that remains in focus simultaneously.
Under low power, it is more likely that both hairs will be in focus at the same time because the depth of field is greater at lower magnifications. This is because the lower the magnification, the larger the area that is visible and in focus.
However, as you increase the magnification to medium power, the depth of field becomes narrower. This means that it is less likely for both hairs to be in focus simultaneously. This is because the higher the magnification, the smaller the area that is visible and in focus, resulting in a shallower depth of field.
In summary, when you increase magnification, the depth of field decreases, making it more challenging for multiple objects at different depths to be in focus simultaneously.