Combined Science GCSE
TEM versus SEM
What TEM versus SEM means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of TEM versus SEM
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Reference: AQA
The transmission electron microscope passes electrons through a thin specimen to show internal structures, while the scanning electron microscope scans surfaces to produce 3D images.
Topics that use TEM versus SEM
- Microscopy (AQA GCSE)
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