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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which one of the following types of microscope gives the highest amount of magnification? (A)Light microscope (B)Electron microscope (C)Simple microscope

OpenStudy (simplymarie_x):

Which one do you think it is?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Light microscope The optical microscope, often referred to as light microscope, is a type of microscope which uses visible light and a system of lenses to magnify images of small samples. Optical microscopes are the oldest design of microscope and were possibly invented in their present compound form in the 17th century. Electron microscope An electron microscope is a microscope that uses a beam of accelerated electrons as a source of illumination. Because the wavelength of an electron can be up to 100,000 times shorter than that of visible light photons, the electron microscope has a higher resolving power than a light microscope and can reveal the structure of smaller objects. Simple microscope a simple microscope Now when reading this its pretty easy to see what is better but it think its the electron ;) Enjoy

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