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MIC 121 Microscopes Objective Question
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Why do Electron microscopes possess a far greater resolving power than light microscopes?
Options
A They have more powerful lenses.
B They use larger specimens.
C They utilize electron beams which have a shorter wavelength.
Correct Answer
D They operate in a vacuum.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The document explains, 'Due to the use of a shorter wavelength of electrons, better resolution is obtained' and 'The resolving power of the electron microscope is far greater than that of the light microscopes'.

Hint

Resolution is fundamentally linked to the wavelength of the illuminating medium.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: Microscopes
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 71 of 984
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