Microscope Practice-2024

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What is the total magnification if the eyepiece is 10X and the objective lens is 55X?

Back

Total magnification = Eyepiece magnification x Objective lens magnification = 10X x 55X = 550X.

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What are stage clips used for in a microscope?

Back

Stage clips hold the slide in place on the stage of the microscope.

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What is the function of the stage in a microscope?

Back

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

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What is the longest objective lens in a microscope and what are its characteristics?

Back

The high power objective (40X) has the smallest field of view, provides the most detail, and should never use the coarse adjustment knob.

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What adjustment knob should never be used when on high power?

Back

The coarse adjustment knob should never be used when on high power.

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What is the purpose of the diaphragm in a microscope?

Back

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

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What is the eyepiece of a microscope?

Back

The eyepiece is the lens you look through, typically providing 10X magnification.

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What is the nosepiece in a microscope?

Back

The nosepiece holds the objective lenses and allows the user to switch between them.

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What is the difference between low power and high power objectives?

Back

Low power objectives (e.g., 10X) provide a wider field of view, while high power objectives (e.g., 40X) provide more detail but a smaller field of view.

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What is the base of a microscope?

Back

The base is the bottom part of the microscope that supports it and houses the light source.