Field of View (FOV)

Key term for Edexcel GCSE Biology, used in Cells and Microscopy.

Definition

The maximum diameter of the circular area visible through a microscope at a specific magnification.

Exam Context

Field of View (FOV) appears in Edexcel GCSE Biology revision content for Key Concepts in Biology, especially Cells and Microscopy and Number, Size and Scale.

Key Concepts in Biology Cells and Microscopy Number, Size and Scale

Found in Revision Notes

Key Concepts in Biology

Number, Size and Scale

Cells and Microscopy • Number, Size and Scale

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