Microscopes

Front

What type of microscope do we use in this science classroom?
Options: compound light microscope, scanning electron microscope, tunneling electron microscope, magnifying glass

Back

compound light microscope

Front

When observing a specimen using the high-powered objective (40x), what is the total magnification that the specimen is being observed?

Back

400X

Front

How many objectives do our microscopes have?

Back

3

Front

How should a microscope be transported? Options: by the arm and the base, arm, base, by the cord

Back

by the arm and the base

Front

Which knob CANNOT be turned when observing a specimen using the high-powered objective? Options: coarse adjustment, fine adjustment, nosepiece adjustment, objective adjustment

Back

coarse adjustment

Front

Which objective lens should you ALWAYS begin your observation with?

Back

low power objective

Front

How should you clean a microscope?

Back

lens paper

Front

How should a microscope be stored?

Back

with the low power objective in place

Front

What will you notice about an image projected through a light microscope?

Back

it is flipped and upside down