Microscopes

Question 1

What type of microscope uses visible light to magnify an object?

Answer 1

Light microscope

Question 2

Which microscope has a higher resolution, light microscope, or electron microscope?

Answer 2

Electron microscope

Question 3

What is the maximum magnification of a light microscope?

Answer 3

1000x

Question 4

What type of microscope can visualize objects as small as atoms?

Answer 4

Electron microscope

Question 5

Which microscope uses electrons instead of light to magnify objects?

Answer 5

Electron microscope

Question 6

True or false: Electron microscopes have a shorter wavelength than light microscopes.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

What is the main advantage of an electron microscope over a light microscope?

Answer 7

Higher resolution

Question 8

Fill in the blank: Light microscopes are limited by the ________ of light.

Answer 8

Wavelength

Question 9

Which microscope is typically used for studying biological samples at the cellular level?

Answer 9

Electron microscope

Question 10

What is the main disadvantage of an electron microscope compared to a light microscope?

Answer 10

Higher cost