microscopes (cell structure) Flashcards
total magnification calculation
objective lens times eyepiece lens
what are the 11 features of a light mscope
1- eyepiece
2-coarse focus knob
3-fine focus knob
4revolving nosepiece
5-objective lenses
6-stage
7-stage clips
8-iris diaphragm
9- iris diaphragm control
10- light source
11- condenser
what are the steps of how to use a microscope and prepare a slide
magnification def
the number of times the image appears to have increased compared to the actual size
resolution def
the shortest distance between 2 points on a specimen that can still be distinguished by the observer as separate entities
the max resolution of a light mscope
0.2 micrometre (200nm)
what wavelength does visible light travel at
400nm-700nm
electron