The scanning probe microscope
A)uses very large mirrors and lenses to enhance an image.
B)can scan small things from a large distance away,such as the surface of the Moon.
C)characterizes the surface atoms of a material.
D)vaporizes a substance,then analyzes and manipulates the components.

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The scanning probe microscope is used to characterize the surface atoms of a material by scanning and detecting the surface features at a very high resolution. It does not use large mirrors and lenses to enhance an image, scan small things from a distance, vaporize a substance or manipulate the components.

The Scanning Probe Microscope