Microscopes

Front

What is the total magnification of a microscope with an eyepiece of 2X and a high power objective of 40X?

Back

80X

Front

What is part 1 of a microscope?

Back

Eye piece/Ocular lens

Front

What is the lens used to view a specimen, also called the eyepiece?

Back

Ocular Lens

Front

What is part 11 of a microscope?

Back

Stage

Front

What will be the total magnification if the ocular lens is 10X and the objective lens is 5X?

Back

50X

Front

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

Back

To magnify the image of the specimen for viewing.

Front

What is the purpose of the stage in a microscope?

Back

To hold the slide in place for observation.

Front

What is the role of the diaphragm in a microscope?

Back

To control the amount of light that reaches the specimen.

Front

What is the function of the coarse adjustment knob?

Back

To bring the specimen into general focus.

Front

What is the difference between the objective lens and the ocular lens?

Back

The objective lens is used to magnify the specimen, while the ocular lens is used to view the magnified image.