Microscopy Flashcards
1
Q
What is a microscope?
A
An instrument that produces a magnified images of an object.
2
Q
How can a microscope be made more precise?
A
Rather than using a light microscope, an electron microscope could be used.
3
Q
Magnification
A
Size of image
Magnification = —————————-
Size of real object
4
Q
What is resolution?
A
(or resolving power) is the minimum distance apart that two objects can be in order for them to appear as separate items.
5
Q
Standard resloving power of a light microscope is…..
A
0.2 micrometers
