Microscopes/Magnification Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Equation for Magnification?
A
Magnification = Image/Object
2
Q
What is the Definition of Magnification?
A
Being able to Enlarge something in Appearance
3
Q
What is the Definition of Resolution?
A
Ability to Distinguish points close together
4
Q
What are the Benefits of an Electron Microscope?
A
Have a higher Resolution than light because Electron beam has Shorter Wavelength than Light
So can see Smaller objects- has higher resolving power
5
Q
What are the benefits of Light Microscopes?
A
Can look at Living Cells- don’t have to be in Vacuum
Can Produce Colour image
6
Q
How do you use an Eye piece Graticule?
A
Measure using Graticule
Calibrate Graticule against Stage Micrometer/Ruler
Take a number of measurements to Calculate Mean
