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What is a primary limitation of light microscopes compared to electron microscopes?
What is a primary limitation of light microscopes compared to electron microscopes?
What can be observed clearly using electron microscopes that cannot be seen well with light microscopes?
What can be observed clearly using electron microscopes that cannot be seen well with light microscopes?
How do you calculate magnification according to the provided equation?
How do you calculate magnification according to the provided equation?
If the image size is 45 mm and the real object size is 0.01 mm, what is the magnification?
If the image size is 45 mm and the real object size is 0.01 mm, what is the magnification?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding light microscopes?
Which of the following statements is true regarding light microscopes?
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Study Notes
Light Microscopes
- Light microscopes use light to view a specimen.
- Light microscopes have been used to study cells for hundreds of years, enabling important discoveries about cellular structures.
- Light microscopes magnify images, making them appear larger than the actual object.
- Limitations of light microscopes include: limited magnification, preventing easy viewing of structures inside the nucleus; and limited resolution, resulting in blurred images and inability to see fine detail.
Electron Microscopes
- Electron microscopes were developed to provide greater detail of cellular structures.
- Electron microscopes surpass light microscopes in magnification and resolution.
- This superior ability allows observation of details within structures such as the nucleus, invisible with light microscopes.
Magnification Calculation
- Equation: Magnification = Size of Image / Size of Real Object
- This equation calculates microscope magnification.
- The equation will be provided in exams, but the formula triangle will not be offered.
Examples of Calculations
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Example 1:
- Image size = 45 mm
- Real object size = 0.01 mm
- Magnification = 45 mm / 0.01 mm = 4,500 times
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Example 2:
- Image size = 30 mm
- Real object size = 0.03 mm
- Magnification = 30 mm / 0.03 mm = 1,000 times
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Example 3:
- Image size = 87 mm
- Magnification = 2,000 times
- Real object size = 87 mm / 2,000 = 0.0435 mm
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Explore the essential differences between light and electron microscopes in this quiz. Understand their magnification capabilities, resolution limitations, and the significance of these tools in cell study. Test your knowledge on how magnification is calculated and the practical uses of each type of microscope.
