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What is the main advantage of using an ultra-violet microscope?
What is the main advantage of using an ultra-violet microscope?
- It is cheaper than other types of microscopes
- It can pass through glass lenses
- It has a higher resolution than microscopes using white light (correct)
- It is easier to use than other types of microscopes
Why are quartz lenses used in ultra-violet microscopes?
Why are quartz lenses used in ultra-violet microscopes?
- Because they are more durable than glass lenses
- Because they are cheaper than glass lenses
- Because quartz lenses are more commonly used in microscopes
- Because U/V light cannot pass through glass lenses (correct)
What is a disadvantage of using ultra-violet light in microscopes?
What is a disadvantage of using ultra-violet light in microscopes?
- It has the tendency to damage the eye (correct)
- It can pass through glass lenses
- It has a higher resolution than white light
- It is more expensive than white light
What is the formula for wavelength in electron microscopy?
What is the formula for wavelength in electron microscopy?
What is the purpose of the phosphorescent screen in electron microscopy?
What is the purpose of the phosphorescent screen in electron microscopy?