Microscopes and Magnification Flashcards

1
Q

What is magnification?

A

The number of times bigger the image is than the real object

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2
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What is resolution?

A

The ability to distinguish between two points

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3
Q

What are the 2 types of microscopes?

A

Electron and light microscope

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4
Q

Name 3 differences between a light and electron microscope

A

Expensive or not
Large and non-portable or small
Detail

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5
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What is the equation for magnification?

A

Image size / size of real object

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6
Q

What is an advantage of using an electron microscope over a light microscope?

A

An Electron microscope has much higher magnification and resolving power than a Light microscope

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