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In an electron microscope, what role do electric and magnetic fields play?

Correct answer D. Converging source of electrons

Explanation

Electric and magnetic fields act as lenses that focus the electron beam, bending electron paths so the beam converges on the specimen much as glass lenses focus light.

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