Microscopes

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What is the first lens you should use when doing proper microscope work?

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Low power objective lens.

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What part of the microscope supports its weight and is used to safely transport it?

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Base.

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What holds the slide in place on the stage of a microscope?

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Stage clips.

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Who made the discovery of tiny organisms by using a simple microscope to look at drops of water?

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Anton van Leeuwenhoek.

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Who invented the compound microscope and was the first to view cells in cork?

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Robert Hooke.

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

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To magnify the specimen being observed.

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What is the purpose of the diaphragm in a microscope?

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To control the amount of light that reaches the specimen.

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What is the role of the stage in a microscope?

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To hold the slide in place for observation.

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What is the difference between a simple microscope and a compound microscope?

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A simple microscope has one lens, while a compound microscope has multiple lenses.

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What is magnification in the context of microscopes?

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The process of enlarging the appearance of an object.