microscopes Flashcards
what is a microscope?
It is an instrument that produces and enlarged image of an object.
why do biologists use microscopes?
They use microscopes to study cells, cell parts and organisms that are too small to be seen with a naked eye
what is microscopes do?
The magnify and show details of an image
What are the two types of microscopes?
- Electron microscope
2. light microscope
light microscope =?
Light passes through one or more lenses to produce and enlarged image of the object.
Electron microscope = ?
forms images of a specimen using a beam of electrons
What did robert hooke discover
Cells
what did robert hooke observe under the microscope?
he observed a thin slice of cork
what microscope did R.Hooke use?
he used a microscope with 2 and three lenses.
Compound microscope = ?
Light microscope
