A(n)________ takes extremely high resolution images that can be used to determine the elements in a rock.
A)petrographic microscope
B)scanning electron microscope
C)X-ray diffractometer
D)photomicrograph

Question

A(n)________ takes extremely high resolution images that can be used to determine the elements in a rock.
A)petrographic microscope
B)scanning electron microscope
C)X-ray diffractometer
D)photomicrograph

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A scanning electron microscope (SEM) is capable of producing high-resolution images that can be used to determine the elements present in a rock. The SEM works by bombarding the sample with electrons and measuring the resulting emissions, allowing for detailed imaging and elemental analysis. While a petrographic microscope and photomicrograph can produce images of rocks at high magnification, they may not provide the same level of resolution or ability to determine elemental composition. X-ray diffractometers instead are used to identify the mineral composition of a rock, rather than the elemental composition.

A(n)________ Takes Extremely High Resolution Images That Can Be Used