Microscopy Flashcards
1
Q
How are light microscopes used?
A
Light microscopes use light and lenses to magnify.
2
Q
What do light microscopes let us see?
A
Light microscopes let us see individual individual cells and large sub cellular structures.
3
Q
How are electron microscopes used?
A
Electron microscopes use electrons instead of light to form an image.
4
Q
Why are electronic microscopes better than light microscopes?
A
Electronic microscopes have a higher magnification and a higher resolution unlike light microscopes. they also let us see smaller details such as internal structures.
5
Q
What is the formula for magnification?
A
magnification = real size / image size
