microscopes

Question 1

how to convert between units

Answer 1

cm->mm x10
mm->micro m x1000
micro m->nm x1000
nm->pm x1000

Question 2

whats the equation for magnification

Answer 2

image/actual=mag

Question 3

whats the definition for magnification

Answer 3

how many times bigger the image is than the object

Question 4

definition for resolution

Answer 4

minimum distance that 2 objects are apart to appear as seperate objects

Question 5

what are the pros and cons of a light microscope

Answer 5

uses light
can view live specimens
uses glass lenses
can see colour
cant see organelles
low mag

Question 6

pros and cons of electron microscope

Answer 6

uses magnets
no colour
complex slide prep
only view dead specimens
greater resolution
observe smaller organelles
needs thinner specimens

Question 7

electron microscopes have

Answer 7

higher resolution
shorter wavelength
distinguish objects closer together
see internal structures of organelles