Microscope Lab

Front

What are the two parts of a microscope that you hold to carry it safely?

Back

Arm and base.

Front

What is the part of the microscope that contains the lens you look through?

Back

Eyepiece.

Front

What type of microscope is commonly used in the lab?

Back

Compound light microscope.

Front

If you move the slide to the left while viewing it through the microscope, in which direction will it appear to move?

Back

Right.

Front

What part of the microscope controls the amount of light entering the field of view?

Back

Diaphragm.

Front

What is the function of the stage on a microscope?

Back

To hold the slide in place for viewing.

Front

What is the purpose of the coarse focus knob on a microscope?

Back

To make large adjustments to the focus of the image.

Front

What is the purpose of the fine focus knob on a microscope?

Back

To make small adjustments to the focus of the image.

Front

What is the role of the objective lenses on a microscope?

Back

To magnify the specimen being viewed.

Front

What is the difference between the eyepiece and the objective lenses?

Back

The eyepiece is the lens you look through, while the objective lenses are closer to the specimen and provide different levels of magnification.