Using Microscopes

Question 1

Light Microscopes

Answer 1

Light microscopes use light to magnify objects.

Question 2

Electron Microscope

Answer 2

Theses microscopes use electrons to view an object. We can see in far more detail using a electron microscope than with a light microscope

Question 3

What is the greatest magnification of a light microscope?

Answer 3

The greatest magnification using a light microscope is about x2000

Question 4

What is the greatest magnification of a electron microscope?

Answer 4

The greatest magnification of a electron microscope is about x10 million

Question 5

Question-
Some cells were viewed by a microscope using a x4 eyepiece and x20 objective. Calculate the magnification of the cells seen through the microscope.

Answer 5

Magnification of object
=magnification of eyepiece x magnification of objective
=4 x 20 = 80
The cells will be magnified 80 times by the microscope