Microscopy Flashcards
1
Q
Magnification Ratio
A
Size of the image/size of the object
2
Q
Contrast
A
The difference of light observation between 2 objects/areas
3
Q
Resolution
A
How clear a image is
4
Q
Do we care more about magnification or resolution and why?
A
Resolution because it helps us see things more clearly doesn’t make a difference with magnification if you can’t see it.
5
Q
Name the 4 types of microscopes
A
- Simple: Single lens
- Compound: Multiple lenses
- Monocular: Compound Microscope w/one ocular lens
- Binocular: Compound Microscope w/two ocular lens
6
Q
What are the limits of microscopes?
A
Magnification: 1000x
Resolution: 0.2 um
