Microscope Practice Flashcard

Front

What part of the microscope supports the specimen slide?

Back

Stage

Front

What is the function of the ocular lens in a microscope?

Back

The ocular lens, or eyepiece, is the lens you look through to see the specimen, typically providing 10X magnification.

Front

How do you calculate total magnification in a microscope?

Back

Total magnification = eyepiece magnification x objective lens magnification.

Front

What is the total magnification if the eyepiece lens is 10X and the objective lens is 40X?

Back

400X

Front

What is the purpose of the coarse adjustment knob?

Back

The coarse adjustment knob is used to make large adjustments to the focus of the microscope.

Front

What is the purpose of the fine adjustment knob?

Back

The fine adjustment knob is used for making small adjustments to the focus of the microscope.

Front

What are the two parts of the microscope that should be held to carry it safely?

Back

Arm and base.

Front

What is the diaphragm in a microscope?

Back

The diaphragm controls the amount of light that reaches the specimen.

Front

What is the function of the objective lens?

Back

The objective lens is used to magnify the specimen, with various magnification levels (e.g., 4X, 10X, 40X).

Front

What is the base of a microscope?

Back

The base is the bottom part of the microscope that supports the entire structure.