Microscopes Flashcards
1
Q
What’s the formulae for magnification
A
Magnification of eyepiece x magnification of objective
2
Q
What’s the formulae for the size of image
A
Real size x magnification
3
Q
What does ‘µm’ stand for
A
Micrometer
4
Q
What are the two types of microscopes
A
Light microscopes and electron microscopes
5
Q
How do light microscopes magnify objects
A
With light
6
Q
What is the greatest possible magnification of a light microscope
A
X2000
7
Q
How does an electron view an object
A
With electrons
8
Q
What’s the greatest possible magnification of an electron microscope
A
X 10million
9
Q
Which microscope is better an why
A
An electron microscope is better
-you can see objects more clearly
- and with for more detail
