Microscopy Flashcards
1
Q
Equation for Magnification
A
Magnification = Size of Image/Actual Size
2
Q
What is a Light Microscope
A
Light Microscopes use visible light and magnifying lenses to observe small objects
3
Q
Positive of Light Microscopy
A
Can observe subcellular structures
4
Q
Negative of Light Microscopy
A
Has a lower magnification and resolution
5
Q
What is an Electron Microscope
A
It uses a beam of electrons in a vacuum with a wavelength of less then 1nm to visualise the specimen
6
Q
Positive of Electron Microscopy
A
X500000 magnification, and high resolution electron micrograph produced
7
Q
Negative of Electron Microscopy
A
It destroys the sample/material
