Microscopes Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two types of microscopes
A
- Light microscopes
- Electron microscopes
2
Q
Why do you put a stain on your specimen when placing it on a microscope?
A
This makes the specimen easier to see under the microscope
3
Q
What is magnification
A
This is how many times bigger the image is
4
Q
What is the formula for magnification
A
Magnification= image size/real size
5
Q
What is the order of units from millimeters to picometers
A
Millimeters. *10^-3
Micrometers. *10^-6
Nanometers. *10^-9
Picometers. *10^-12
