📌 A compound light microscope uses multiple lenses and allowed scientists such as Robert Hooke to see cells, whereas an electron microscope uses electrons and provides much greater magnification for viruses and tiny cell structures.
Light microscopes use light, whereas electron microscopes use electrons.
1. What is the primary purpose of a microscope?
2. Which statement correctly distinguishes a compound light microscope from an electron microscope?
3. Which microscope part holds a slide securely on the stage?
What is a microscope used for in science?
To make very small objects appear much larger for study.
What does a compound light microscope use to magnify objects?
Multiple lenses.
Which scientist used a compound light microscope to see cells?
Robert Hooke.
What does an electron microscope use for magnification?
Electrons.
What can an electron microscope see that a compound light microscope cannot?
Viruses and tiny cell structures.
What are the main parts of a light microscope?
Eyepiece lens, objective lens, stage, coarse focus knob, fine focus knob, arm, base, light source, and stage clips.
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