Microscopy Flashcards
1
Q
Size of image=
A
Actual size of object *magnification
2
Q
Actual size of object =
A
Size of image/magnification
3
Q
Magnification=
A
Size of image/actual size of object
4
Q
What are 2 disadvantages of electron microscopes?
A
.they cannot be used to view living cells
.costy
5
Q
What does resolution mean?
A
Ability to see detail in an image.
6
Q
How does an electron microscope work?
A
Beams of electrons are directed at the object, they are reflected back to a scanner magnifying the image and its detail.
7
Q
How does a light microscope work?
A
Ut uses a series of lenses to direct light to magnify an object.
