Microscopes

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What is a compound light microscope?

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A type of microscope that uses two or more lenses to magnify an object, allowing light to pass through the specimen.

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What is the oil immersion lens magnification on a compound light microscope?

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100X

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Who is credited with observing cork under a microscope and naming the cell?

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Robert Hooke.

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What should you do when carrying a microscope?

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Always carry it with two hands: one around the arm and the other under the base.

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What position should a microscope be in when stored?

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It should be on the scanning objective lens.

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What is the function of the eyepiece in a microscope?

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To magnify the image of the specimen for viewing.

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What is the purpose of the stage on a microscope?

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To hold the slide in place while viewing the specimen.

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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 two or more lenses.

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What is the role 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 highest magnification typically used in a compound light microscope?

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1000X (using a 100X oil immersion lens with a 10X eyepiece).