1. Microscopes Flashcards
1
Q
How is a electron microscope different from a light microscope?
A
ELECTRON MICROSCOPE
- Uses electrons instead of light
- Is much bigger
- Magnification is much greater
- It costs much more
2
Q
The size of cells is given in …
A
The size of cells is given in
MICROMETRES (um)
3
Q
Why would you use the LOW power objective lens first?
A
Use the LOW objective lens first because:
- it has a WIDER FIELD of VIEW
- it is easier to FOCUS
