Microscope

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What is the function of the revolving nose piece in a microscope?

Back

The revolving nose piece holds the objective lenses and allows the user to switch between different magnifications.

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What should you always start with when focusing on a new specimen under a microscope?

Back

You should always start with low power and coarse adjustment.

Front

What are the two main knobs used to focus the image in a microscope?

Back

The coarse adjustment knob and the fine adjustment knob.

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How do you calculate the total magnification of a microscope?

Back

Total magnification is calculated by multiplying the power of the eyepiece by the power of the objective lens.

Front

What is the total magnification if the eyepiece is 10x and the objective lens is 20x?

Back

The total magnification is 200x.

Front

What is part 1 of a microscope?

Back

The eyepiece.

Front

What is the purpose of the coarse adjustment knob?

Back

The coarse adjustment knob is used to make large adjustments to the focus of the microscope.

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What is the purpose of the fine adjustment knob?

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The fine adjustment knob is used to make small adjustments to the focus for a clearer image.

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

Back

Objective lenses are used to magnify the specimen and provide different levels of magnification.

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What is the typical power range of objective lenses found in a microscope?

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Objective lenses typically range from 4x to 100x.