Microscopes and magnification

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  • Created by: Rachh
  • Created on: 08-01-13 17:29

Magnification is how much bigger the image is than the specimen. It's calculated using the formula:

Magnification = length of image / length of specimen

or                   Image
              Actual     Magnification

A micrometre is 0.001mm                     /1000
A nanometre is 0.000 001mm.              /1000

Resolution is how well microscope distinguishes between two points that are close together.

Light microscopes use light and have a lower resolution than electron microscopes.

Electron microscopes use electrons to form…

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