Microscopes

Front

What is the part of the microscope you look through?

Back

Eye piece (10x magnification)

Front

What is the part of the microscope that you place the specimen on?

Back

Stage

Front

Which objective lens magnifies 4.0x?

Back

Low power

Front

What is the part of the microscope you can rotate to change the objective lens?

Back

Nose piece

Front

Which objective lens magnifies 40.0x?

Back

High power

Front

What is the function of the diaphragm in a microscope?

Back

Controls the amount of light reaching the specimen.

Front

What is the base of a microscope?

Back

The bottom support structure that stabilizes the microscope.

Front

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

Back

To magnify the specimen at different levels.

Front

What does the term 'magnification' mean in microscopy?

Back

The process of enlarging the appearance of an object.

Front

What is the difference between low power and high power objective lenses?

Back

Low power lenses provide a wider field of view, while high power lenses provide greater detail.