2.1 microscopes Flashcards
1
Q
what is magnification?
A
magnification is how much bigger an image appears compared to the actual size
2
Q
what is the magnification formula?
A
magnification = image size / actual size
4
Q
what is resolution?
A
resolution is the ability to distinguish between two different points
5
Q
what do electron microscopes use?
A
electron microscopes use a beam of fast-travelling beam of electrons
6
Q
what are the four different types of microscopes?
A
the four different types of microscopes are light microscopes, … transmission electron microscopes and scanning electron microscopes
7
Q
what is the wavelength of visible light?
A
the wavelength of visible light ranges from 400 and 700nm
8
Q
what do light microscopes use?
A
light microscopes use light
