Scanning electron microscopes bombard specimens with a stream of electrons; however,the specimen image is produce by electrons that are derived from atoms of the specimen itself rather than by the electrons used to bombard the specimen.

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This is true. The electrons used to bombard the specimen simply cause the specimen's own electrons to be emitted and detected to create the image.

Scanning Electron Microscopes Bombard Specimens with a Stream of Electrons;