What is the primary use of an ultramicroscope?
Telescopic observations
Seeing tiny particles
Measuring temperature
Studying cells
Answer
The primary purpose of an ultramicroscope is the visualization of extremely minute particles, those beyond the resolving power of an ordinary microscope. This is achieved by illuminating the specimen with intense light and utilizing dark-field optics, creating a dark background against which the bright scattered light from the particles becomes visible. This technique enables the observation and study of particles such as viruses, proteins, and other nano-sized structures.
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