chp 6- Flashcards
1
Q
Light microscope
A
Visible light passes through a specimen and then through a glass lens
2
Q
Magnification
A
The ration of an objects image size to its real size
3
Q
Resolution
A
The measure of clarity of the clarity of the image
4
Q
Contrast
A
Visible differences in brightness between parts of the sample
5
Q
Scanning electron microscope
A
Focus a beam of electrons onto the surface of a specimen, providing 3D images
6
Q
Transmission electron microscopes
A
Focus a beam of electrons through a specimen
