Focusing On A Small World 3.2 Flashcards

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What are the different types of microscopes used today?

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  1. light microscopes

2. Electron microscopes.

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What is the difference between light microscopes and electron microscopes?

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Light microscopes use light rays whereas electron microscopes use small particles called electrons.

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Why does the specimen that you put under the microscope have to be thin?

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The specimen has to be thin so that the light can pass through it.

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