Microscope Flashcard

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What holds the slide in place on a microscope?

Back

Stage clips hold the slide in place on a microscope.

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What are the types of lenses in a microscope?

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The types of lenses in a microscope are low 4X, medium 10X, and high 40X, known as Objective Lenses.

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Which part of the microscope makes large adjustments to focus the specimen?

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The coarse adjustment knob makes large adjustments to focus the specimen.

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How do you calculate the total magnification of a microscope?

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Total magnification is calculated by multiplying the ocular lens magnification by the objective lens magnification.

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What is the total magnification if the ocular lens is 10X and the objective lens is 100X?

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The total magnification is 1000X.

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Which part of the microscope makes small adjustments to sharpen the specimen?

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The fine adjustment knob makes small adjustments to sharpen the specimen.

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What is the function of the eyepiece in a microscope?

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The eyepiece, or ocular lens, is the lens you look through to see the magnified image.

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What is the purpose of the stage on a microscope?

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The stage is the flat platform where the slide is placed for observation.

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What is the role of the nosepiece in a microscope?

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The nosepiece holds the objective lenses and can be rotated to switch between them.

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What is the function of the illuminator in a microscope?

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The illuminator provides light to illuminate the specimen for better visibility.