Microscopy Flashcards
1
Q
What is the equation for magnification?
A
Magnification = image size ÷ actual size
2
Q
What is µm short for?
A
Micrometre
3
Q
What is nm short for?
A
Nanometre
4
Q
What is 1mm equal to in µm?
A
1000 µm
5
Q
What is 1000 µm equal to in mm?
A
1mm
6
Q
Which microscopes were developed first?
A
Light microscopes
7
Q
What do electron microscopes give?
A
Greater magnification and resolution
8
Q
What can electron microscopes allow people to do?
A
Allows people to see more subcellular structures and develop
our understanding of them
