Microscopes and calculating magnification of cells

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How big are animal cells? 
between 0.01 mm - 0.05 mm
How big are plant cells? 
between 0.01 mm - 0.10 mm
What is the smallest size object the human eye can see?  
0.05 mm. A microscope is required to see cells in any detail.
What do microscopes do? 
magnify the image of a biological specimen so that it appears larger.
What is the type of microscope used in a school laboratory called? 
a compound microscope
What is the equation for the magnification of a microscope?
magnification of the microscope = magnification of eyepiece x magnification of objective
what are the two lenses compound microscopes use to magnify?
the eyepiece and an objective lens
What is the formula to calculate magnification? 
magnification = size of image / real size of object