As Total Magnification Increases, the Depth of Field _

question 24

Multiple Choice

As total magnification increases, the depth of field _.

• A) increases
• B) decreases
• C) remains the same

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Definitions:

Conchoidal Fracture

A fracture in rock that has an irregular or smoothly curving surface.

Cleavage

The tendency of a mineral to break along flat, smooth surfaces according to its crystalline structure.

Cement Slab

A flat, horizontal block of concrete used for construction and foundation purposes, such as sidewalks, driveways, or patios.

Clay Minerals

A group of hydrous aluminium phyllosilicates, sometimes with variable amounts of iron, magnesium, alkali metals, alkaline earths, and other cations, known for their plasticity when wet and hardening when heated or dried.