Magnification and Resolution by Ali Chapman https://padlet.com/chapmana1/nj81d7w7wp1k en-us 2015-02-18 13:50:07 UTC 2025-10-31 14:39:51 UTC hello@padlet.com http://www.clker.com/cliparts/0/4/0/4/1225770283668564458emyller_magnifying_glass.svg.med.png Magnification chapmana1 https://padlet.com/chapmana1/nj81d7w7wp1k/wish/50269025 How many times greater an image is than the original object

]]> 2015-02-18 13:50:35 UTC https://padlet.com/chapmana1/nj81d7w7wp1k/wish/50269025 Resolution chapmana1 https://padlet.com/chapmana1/nj81d7w7wp1k/wish/50269084 The ability to distinguish between two points separately

]]> 2015-02-18 13:51:16 UTC https://padlet.com/chapmana1/nj81d7w7wp1k/wish/50269084 Light Microscopes chapmana1 https://padlet.com/chapmana1/nj81d7w7wp1k/wish/50269170 Max Resolution - 0.2 um Max Magnification - x1500

+ Wide range of specimens can be viewed - Only thin specimens can be used - Internal detail cannot be seen

]]> 2015-02-18 13:52:04 UTC https://padlet.com/chapmana1/nj81d7w7wp1k/wish/50269170 Magnification Formula chapmana1 https://padlet.com/chapmana1/nj81d7w7wp1k/wish/50269736 2015-02-18 13:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/chapmana1/nj81d7w7wp1k/wish/50269736 SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) chapmana1 https://padlet.com/chapmana1/nj81d7w7wp1k/wish/50270665 Max Resolution - 20nm Max Magnification - x100,000

- 3D - Bounce off sample

]]> 2015-02-18 14:02:25 UTC https://padlet.com/chapmana1/nj81d7w7wp1k/wish/50270665 TEM (Transmission Electron Microscope) chapmana1 https://padlet.com/chapmana1/nj81d7w7wp1k/wish/50270864 Max Resolution - 0.05nm Max Magnification - x500,000

- 2D - Passes through sample

]]> 2015-02-18 14:03:55 UTC https://padlet.com/chapmana1/nj81d7w7wp1k/wish/50270864 Electron Microscopes chapmana1 https://padlet.com/chapmana1/nj81d7w7wp1k/wish/50271787 + Higher resolution can be achieved + Detail of internal structure

- High level of skill to prepare samples an use equipment - Equipment is expensive - Samples need to be placed in a vaccum as electrpns can be deflected by the air

]]> 2015-02-18 14:10:37 UTC https://padlet.com/chapmana1/nj81d7w7wp1k/wish/50271787 Preparing Samples chapmana1 https://padlet.com/chapmana1/nj81d7w7wp1k/wish/50275572 Staining - Chemicals bind to parts of the cell to create contrast so the cell can be seen Waxing - sample is embedded in wax so that thin strips can be cut without distortion

]]> 2015-02-18 14:33:59 UTC https://padlet.com/chapmana1/nj81d7w7wp1k/wish/50275572 chapmana1 https://padlet.com/chapmana1/nj81d7w7wp1k/wish/50409085 2015-02-19 13:33:24 UTC https://padlet.com/chapmana1/nj81d7w7wp1k/wish/50409085