LS Lesson 1A Learning Microscopes (2024)

Front

What controls the amount of light passing through the specimen in a microscope?

Back

Diaphragm

Front

In what position should the stage be when you are finished using the microscope?

Back

All the way lowered

Front

What power should you always begin with when using a microscope?

Back

Low power

Front

True or False: It is important to center your specimen in the field of view when moving from low to medium power.

Back

True

Front

What is the 10x lens at the top of the microscope that you look through called?

Back

Eyepiece

Front

What is the purpose of the course adjuster on a microscope?

Back

To make large adjustments to the focus of the specimen.

Front

What is the purpose of the fine adjuster on a microscope?

Back

To make small adjustments to the focus of the specimen.

Front

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

Back

To magnify the specimen at different levels (low, medium, high).

Front

What should you do before switching from low to medium power on a microscope?

Back

Center your specimen in the field of view.

Front

What is the typical magnification of a low power objective lens?

Back

4x or 10x