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Why can electrons be used for microscopy instead of light?.
- A.Electrons have a longer wavelength than light
- B.Electrons can be focused using lenses
- C.Electrons have a much shorter wavelength than visible light
- D.Electrons do not interact with matter
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- Electrons have a much shorter wavelength than visible light
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Electrons can be used for microscopy because they have much shorter wavelengths compared to visible light, allowing for higher resolution imaging of small structures.
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