world of the microscope Flashcards
1
Q
what is the equation for magnification?
A
size of image divided by size of real object
2
Q
what is the difference between light microscopes and electron microscopes?
A
light microscopes magnify up to X2000 and have a resolving power of 200nm, electron microscopes magnify up to about X2000000 and have a resolving power of around 0.2nm
3
Q
what is resolution?
A
ability to distinguish between two separate points
