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SEM stands for scanning electron ______
SEM stands for scanning electron ______
microscope
SEM is an instrument that produces high-resolution and high-magnified images of samples using ______ instead of light
SEM is an instrument that produces high-resolution and high-magnified images of samples using ______ instead of light
electrons
A beam of electrons produced by an electron gun is placed at the top of the ______
A beam of electrons produced by an electron gun is placed at the top of the ______
microscope
The anode attracts these electrons and focuses on the ______ lens
The anode attracts these electrons and focuses on the ______ lens
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Once the beam of electrons strikes the target, secondary electrons, backscattered electrons, and x-rays are ejected from the ______
Once the beam of electrons strikes the target, secondary electrons, backscattered electrons, and x-rays are ejected from the ______
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What is the main advantage of using an electron microscope over a light microscope for studying nanoparticles?
What is the main advantage of using an electron microscope over a light microscope for studying nanoparticles?
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How does a scanning electron microscope (SEM) produce high-resolution and high-magnified images of samples?
How does a scanning electron microscope (SEM) produce high-resolution and high-magnified images of samples?
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Explain the process of how the beam of electrons in the SEM is focused towards the sample (specimen).
Explain the process of how the beam of electrons in the SEM is focused towards the sample (specimen).
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What are the different types of electrons and x-rays ejected from the sample when the beam of electrons strikes the target in SEM?
What are the different types of electrons and x-rays ejected from the sample when the beam of electrons strikes the target in SEM?
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Why is the resolution of the electron microscope better than that of a light microscope?
Why is the resolution of the electron microscope better than that of a light microscope?
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