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The benefit provided by an electron microscope over the traditional optical microscope is primarily that _____.

a much clearer image that is created by the beam of highly charged electrons aimed at an object on the stage
a much clearer image that is created by the beam of highly charged electrons aimed at an object on the stage

electrons require electricity
electrons require electricity

an electron microscope allows the researcher to see samples in color for the first time
an electron microscope allows the researcher to see samples in color for the first time

electrons are radioactive
electrons are radioactive

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Step-by-step explanation:

Electron microscopes offer higher resolving power than light microscopes and can reveal the structure of tiny particles because the wavelength of an electron is up to 100,000 times shorter than that of photons in visible light range.

Answer is the first choice with a much clearer image.

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