microscopes

Front

What is the part of the microscope that supports the entire structure?

Back

Base

Front

What is the part of the microscope that connects the eyepiece to the base?

Back

Arm

Front

What type of microscope uses multiple lenses to magnify specimens?

Back

Compound light microscope

Front

What is the part of the microscope that holds the slides in place?

Back

Stage

Front

What is the part of the microscope that you look through, usually containing a 10x lens?

Back

Eyepiece

Front

How should a microscope be transported safely?

Back

By the arm and the base.

Front

What is the total magnification if the eyepiece magnification is 10x and the objective is 10x?

Back

100

Front

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

Back

To provide different levels of magnification.

Front

What is the purpose of the diaphragm on a microscope?

Back

To control the amount of light that reaches the specimen.

Front

What is the difference between a compound light microscope and a scanning electron microscope?

Back

A compound light microscope uses light to magnify specimens, while a scanning electron microscope uses electrons for higher resolution images.