Light Microscope:

1. The radiation source (source of illumination) is light, wavelength 400-700 nm.

2. Lens is made of glass.

3. Not affected by magnetic field.

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4. Maximum magnification 1500-2000 times.

5. Resolving power 0.1-0.2 nm.

6. Image is coloured (natural colour of object is seen).

Electron Microscope:

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1. Radiation source is electrons, wavelength about 0.005nm.

2. Lens is electromagnetic.

3. Affected by magnetic field.

4. Maximum magnification 1, 60,000 to 2, 50,000 times.

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5. Resolving power 200-300 nm.

6. Image is black and white.