Microscopy Flashcards
1
Q
What’s the maximum magnification achieved by a light microscope?
A
1500x
2
Q
What’s the maximum magnification achieved by an electron microscope?
A
500,000x
3
Q
Describe what is meant by the term resolution?
A
The ability the microscope has in distinguishing two adjacent objects as separate parts.
4
Q
Describe what is meant by the term magnification.
A
The increase in the size of an object when it is viewed through a microscope or other optical devise.
5
Q
What is resolution determined by?
A
The size of the wavelength e.g light wavelength is larger than electrons so has a lower resolution
