Microscopes Flashcards
1
Q
How many μm are in a mm?
A
1000
2
Q
How many nm are in a μm?
A
1000
3
Q
What is the formula for total magnification?
A
Total magnification= eyepiece x objective.
4
Q
What is the formula for magnification?
A
Magnification=size of image / size of real object
5
Q
What are 2 advantages of electron microscopes?
A
It has a resolution of 0.1nm.
It has a much higher magnification than light microscopes.
6
Q
What are 2 disadvantages of electron microscopes?
A
They are not portable.
They are expensive.
7
Q
Define magnification.
A
How much bigger something appears than it is in real life.
8
Q
Define resolution.
A
The ability to distinguish between 2 points.
9
Q
What are the 2 types of electron microscopes?
A
Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM).
Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM).
