Microscope Post-Lab

What is the total magnification if the eyepiece magnifies 12x and the objective magnifies 6x?

• 18x
• 60x
• 6x
• 72x

What is the only adjustment knob that should be used when viewing an object under high power?

• Fine adjustment
• Coarse adjustment
• Scanning adjustment
• Focus adjustment

What is the name of the dial used to adjust the amount of light that that is allowed to enter through the microscope stage?

• Brightness module
• Diaphragm
• Revolving nosepiece
• Lens demogrifier

Which adjustment knob should be used to initially find an object?

• Coarse adjustment
• Fine adjustment
• Focus adjustment
• Revolving adjustment

What should be done with an object you are viewing before switching to a higher power objective?

• Invert the image in the eyepiece.
• Hold the object down with the stage clip.
• Move the object to the outside of your field of view.
• Center the object in your field of view.

Matilda was viewing an object under 40x magnification. She then switched to 200x magnification. How did her field of view change?

• Field of view got larger
• Field of view got smaller
• Field of view remained the same size
• Field of view got brighter

Which of the following is NOT something that should be done when you are done working with a microscope?

• Wrap cord around base.
• Move the stage close to the high-power objective.
• Turn off the lamp.
• Move the stage all the way down.