microscopes Flashcards

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what an electron microscope is?

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itโ€™s made out of electrons and it has higher resolution and magnification so it can see more clearly and in detail.

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instruments resolution

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the smallest change in a quantity that gives a change in the reading that can be seen

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explain why some call structures can be seen with an electron microscope but not with a light microscope

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electron microscope have a higher magnification and resolution than light microscopes, so we can see smaller things ( cell structures ) in more detail.

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total magnification formula

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total magnification = eyepiece lens magnification x objective lens magnification

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calculate size using magnification formula

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image size = magnification x real size

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interpret the si prefixes milli- micro- nano- and pico-

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learn it ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ’—

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