| A | B |
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| base unit | The seven basic ways to descibe things that are measured. |
| compound light microscope | a microscope that uses light and multiple lenses to magnify images |
| derived unit | Mathmatical units that come from base units |
| electron microscope | A microscope where a beam of electrons- rather than a beam of light- produces the enlarged image. |
| magnification | The increase in an objects apparent size |
| microscope | an instrument that produces an enlarged image of an object |
| nosepiece | The revolving part of the microscope that holds the three objective lenses |
| objective lens | The lens that has multiple lenses positioned directly above the specimen |
| ocular lens | The lens that is located in the eyepiece at the top of the microscope |
| power of magnification | The factor of enlargement. |
| resolution | The power to show details clearly |
| scanning electron microscope | an electron microscope that provides 3D images of objects by passing a beam of electrons over the surface. |
| SI | The single standardized system of measurement that all scientists use. |
| stage | Place on the microscope where the specimen is held in place |
| transmission electron microscope | An electorn microscope that transmits beams of electrons through thinly sliced specimens. |
