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MIC 121 Microscopes Objective Question
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What is the approximate size comparison of electron wavelengths to visible light wavelengths, according to the document?
Options
A Electron wavelengths are about 10 times smaller.
B Electron wavelengths are about 1,000 times smaller.
C Electron wavelengths are about 100,000 times smaller.
Correct Answer
D Electron wavelengths are about 1,000,000 times smaller.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text specifies, 'The wavelengths of electrons are about 100,000 times smaller than the wavelengths of visible light'.

Hint

The magnitude of the difference is very significant, allowing for much higher resolution.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: Microscopes
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 72 of 984
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