Microscope Review - magnification, field of view and images

Front

What is total magnification in a microscope?

Back

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

Front

If the eyepiece is 10X and the objective lens is 40X, what is the total magnification?

Back

400X

Front

When you move the slide to the right while looking through the microscope, which direction does the image appear to move?

Back

The image appears to move to the left.

Front

What is the magnification power of the scanning power objective lens on our microscopes?

Back

4X

Front

If the eyepiece is 10X and the objective lens is 4X, what is the total magnification?

Back

40X

Front

What is the estimated length of one cell?

Back

0.5 mm

Front

Define 'field of view' in microscopy.

Back

Field of view is the visible area you can see through the microscope eyepiece.

Front

How does increasing magnification affect the field of view?

Back

Increasing magnification decreases the field of view.

Front

What happens to the clarity of the image as you increase magnification?

Back

The clarity may decrease if the microscope is not properly focused.

Front

What is the purpose of the objective lens in a microscope?

Back

The objective lens gathers light from the specimen and magnifies the image.