Question
Mention differences between light microscope and electron microscope.

Answer

 
Light microscope
 
Electron microscope
1.
It uses glass lenses.
1.
It uses electromagnets.
2.
It uses a beam of light to illuminate the object.
2.
It uses a beam of electrons instead of light.
3.
Internal vacuum is not required.
3.
Internal vacuum is essential.

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