Quiz: A Fast Look at Advances in Microscopes
Quiz: A Fast Look at Advances in Microscopes
Microscopes were first invented in the late 16th century. Today's microscopes would be unrecognizable to those early inventors. Try this quiz on advances in its technology.
The microscope was first invented in the late 16th century and has become a key tool in the study of engineering, natural sciences, and many other disciplines. The first microscope was a simple device of a tube with lenses at either end that could magnify samples to about 20 times normal size. Now, advanced microscopes can provide clear visuals to the nano level. Try this quiz about advancements in microscopes and microscopy.
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