Magnification: The degree to which the size of an image is larger than the object itself
Resolution: The ability to distinguish two objects as distinct from one another. The higher the resolution, the greater detail that can be seen.
Light Microscope
Magnification: x1500
Resolution: 200nm
Transmission Electron Microscope:
Magnification: x500,000
Resolution: 0.1nm
Scanning Electron Microscope:
Magnification: x100,000
Resolution: 0.1nm
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