Microscope flashcard

Front

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

Back

100X

Front

What part of a microscope controls the amount of light passing through the slide?

Back

diaphragm

Front

What are the magnifications of the three objective lenses commonly found in microscopes?

Back

4x, 10x, 40x

Front

What holds the slide in place on a microscope?

Back

stage clips

Front

What is the purpose of the stage in a microscope?

Back

To mount the specimen.

Front

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

Back

To magnify the image viewed by the eye.

Front

What is the role of the objective lens in a microscope?

Back

To provide different levels of magnification.

Front

What is the purpose of the fine adjustment knob on a microscope?

Back

To sharpen the image of the specimen.

Front

What is the purpose of the coarse adjustment knob on a microscope?

Back

To bring the specimen into general focus.

Front

What is the function of the nosepiece on a microscope?

Back

To hold and rotate the objective lenses.