Microscopes and Magnification Flashcards
1
Q
What is magnification?
A
The number of times bigger the image is than the real object
2
Q
What is resolution?
A
The ability to distinguish between two points
3
Q
What are the 2 types of microscopes?
A
Electron and light microscope
4
Q
Name 3 differences between a light and electron microscope
A
Expensive or not
Large and non-portable or small
Detail
5
Q
What is the equation for magnification?
A
Image size / size of real object
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