1
Q
2.1.1 f)
What does magnification mean?
A
- How many times larger an image appears relative to the objects actual size
2
Q
2.1.1 f)
What does resolution mean?
A
- The ability of an optical system to distinguish between two adjacent points
3
Q
2.1.1 e)
What is the formula for magnification?
A
4
Q
2.1.1 f)
What is the maximum effective magnification of a light microscope?
A
- x 1500
5
Q
2.1.1 f)
What is the maximum effective magnification of a transmission electron microscope?
A
- x 500,000
6
Q
2.1.1 f)
What is the maximum effective magnification of a scanning electron microscope?
A
- x 200,000
7
Q
2.1.1 f)
What is the maximum resolution of a light microscope?
A
- 200nm
8
Q
2.1.1 f)
What is the maximum resolution of a transmission electron microscope?
A
- 0.1nm
9
Q
2.1.1 f)
What is the maximum resolution of a scanning electron microscope?
A
- between 3 and 10nm
10
Q
2.1.1 e)
What is the decreasing order of units starting at cm?
A
11
Q
2.1.1 a)
What are the advantages of a light microscope?
A
