How does the resolution of a specimen’s image viewed under a compound light microscope compare to that of a scanning electron microscope?

A The resolution of the image depends on the specimen being viewed, not on the microscope being used.

B A scanning electron microscope provides much better resolution than a compound light microscope.

C A compound light microscope provides much better resolution than a scanning electron microscope.

D The resolution is the same using either microscope; the microscopes differ only in magnification power.

Question

How does the resolution of a specimen’s image viewed under a compound light microscope compare to that of a scanning electron microscope? 


A The resolution of the image depends on the specimen being viewed, not on the microscope being used. 

B   A scanning electron microscope provides much better resolution than a compound light microscope. 

C   A compound light microscope provides much better resolution than a scanning electron microscope. 

D    The resolution is the same using either microscope; the microscopes differ only in magnification power.

anonymous · Answer

resolution depends on the wavelength of the light, the smaller the wavelength the higher the resolution. An electron microscope, although having a higher resolution, damages the cell. A light microscope having a lesser wavelenghth have lower resolution, you can relate this to the answer ;D

anonymous · Answer

okay thank you io am better in history and english then biology and geometry

anonymous · Answer

haha! no problem, I just studied for my test yesterday so it's still fresh in my mind.

anonymous · Answer

so is it a or b