Microscope Review

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What is the main function of a microscope?

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To magnify small objects so they can be observed in detail.

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How many objectives do MOST microscopes have?

Back

3

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What part of the microscope do you place the slide on?

Back

Stage

Front

What is the purpose of the coarse adjustment knob?

Back

To make large adjustments to the focus of the microscope.

Front

Which knob CANNOT be turned when observing a specimen using the high-powered objective?

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Coarse adjustment

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What is the correct way to clean a microscope lens?

Back

Using lens paper.

Front

True or False: You should always store microscopes covered.

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True

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What is the purpose of the light source in a microscope?

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To illuminate the specimen being observed.

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What is the eyepiece of a microscope?

Back

The lens you look through to see the magnified image.

Front

What is the function of the objective lens?

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To provide different levels of magnification.