Microscopes

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What is a microscope?

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A microscope is an instrument used to see objects that are too small to be seen by the naked eye.

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What is the purpose of the adjustment knobs on a microscope?

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The adjustment knobs are used to focus the microscope and bring the specimen into clear view.

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True or False: You should force the adjustment knobs to turn if they are not moving.

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False

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What should you start with when looking at a specimen on a microscope slide?

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You should always start with the low objective lens.

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What is the ocular lens of a microscope?

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The ocular lens is the lens you look through, usually providing a magnification of 10x.

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What is an objective lens?

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The objective lens is the lens closest to the specimen, providing different levels of magnification.

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What is the total magnification if the ocular lens is 10x and the high power objective lens is 50x?

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The total magnification is 500x.

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What is the function of the aperture in a microscope?

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

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What is the nosepiece on a microscope?

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

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How should you carry a microscope?

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You should carry a microscope with two hands, one on the arm and one under the base.