Microscopy

• What is a light microscope used for?

  To see very small objects like cells
• What is the main difference between light microscopes and electron microscopes?

  Electron microscopes have higher magnification
• Which microscope can magnify objects up to 2 million times?

  Electron microscope
• What does the resolution of a microscope refer to?

  How clear and detailed the image is
• Which part of the microscope holds the slide in place?

  Stage clips
• What is the maximum magnification of a typical light microscope?

  x1000
• Why are electron microscopes better than light microscopes for studying cells?

  They can see smaller details
• What can a light microscope show that an electron microscope cannot?

  Living cells in action
• What unit is used to measure very small objects like cells?

  Micrometres
• What can be seen using an electron microscope?

  Details inside cells and viruses