Question

*Write two main differences between the compound microscope and electron microscope.

Answer 1

Microscope:

1. A microscope is an optical instrument used for viewing very small objects.
2. There are different types of microscopes and each of these has different purposes of use.

Types of microscopes:

1. Compound microscope
2. Electron microscope

Difference Between Electron Microscope and Compound microscope
Compound microscope	Electron Microscope
Uses light (approx 400-700 nm) as an illuminating source.	Uses electron beams (approx 1 nm) as an illuminating source.
2. Lower magnification than an electron microscope.	2. Higher magnification.