B1.1 Microscopes Flashcards
1
Q
What is the equation for mangnification?
A
Magnification=eyepiece lens x objective lens.
2
Q
What is the equation size of an object?
A
size of an object=size of image/magnification.
3
Q
Components of microscope?
A
- Eyepiece
- Objective lens
- Stage
- Light
- fine focus
- Coarse focus
4
Q
Difference between electron microscope and light microscope?
A
Light microscopes-Cheap ,Used anywhere, and view live specimens.
Electron microscopes-Large,Very Expensive,Specific temperature and Pressure and cannot view living things
5
Q
What is the resolving power of a microscope?
A
Resolving power is the capacity of an instrument to resolve two points which are close together.
