A human egg cell is roughly 100 μm wide.How large would it appear when viewed under a microscope at x 60 magnification?

1. Break Down the Problem

To determine how large a human egg cell will appear under a microscope at 60x magnification, we need to calculate the size by multiplying the actual size of the egg cell by the magnification factor.

2. Relevant Concepts

The concept used here is the formula for magnification, which is: $\text{Apparent Size} = \text{Actual Size} \times \text{Magnification}$

3. Analysis and Detail

1. The actual size of the human egg cell is 100 μm.
2. The magnification is 60x (which means the size is enlarged 60 times).
3. We apply the formula: $\text{Apparent Size} = 100 \, \mu m \times 60 = 6000 \, \mu m$

4. Verify and Summarize

The calculations are straightforward and accurate. The egg cell will appear to be 6000 μm in width when viewed under a microscope at 60x magnification.

Final Answer

The human egg cell would appear to be 6000 μm wide under a microscope at 60x magnification.