Microscopes Flashcards
1
Q
Microscope
A
1cm > 10mm
1mm> 1000um (1um= 0.001mm)
1um > 1000nm ( 1nm = 0.001um)
2
Q
Electron microscope
A
Higher magnification
Needs lots of training
Expensive
Can’t view living cells
3
Q
Light microscope
A
Lower magnification
Easy to use
Low costs
Can view living cells
4
Q
Calculation
A
Real size : image size/ magnification