Microscopes

• What is the typical magnification of an electron microscope?

  500,000
• What are the main features and limitations of an optical microscope?

  Features:

  • Uses light rays for illumination
  • Uses glass lenses for focusing
  • Moderate magnification and low resolution

  
  

  Limitations:

  • Lower resolution compared to electron microscopes
  • Maximum magnification is limited
• What is the maximum magnification of a light microscope?

  1,500
• How is the overall magnification of a light microscope calculated?

  Overall magnification = objective lens magnification × eyepiece magnification