Microscopes

What is the name of the structure labeled #10?

• objective lens

• eyepiece

• aperture

• nosepiece

A microscope has an eyepiece magnification of 10 and a high power objective magnification of 50. What is the highest total magnification of the microscope?

• 500x

• 400x

• 50x

• 40x

What is the approximate size of one of the cells in the field of view shown?

• 0.5 mm
• 1.0 mm
• 1.5 mm
• 2.0 mm

A microscope is supplied with 10x and 15x eyepieces and with 10x and 44x objective lenses. What is the maximum magnification that can be obtained from this microscope?

• 59x
• 150x
• 440x
• 660x

What piece is the platform that supports the microscope slide?

• Base

• Diaphragm

• Stage Clips

• Stage

What piece controls the amount of light that enters the microscope ?

• Aperture

• Diaphragm

• Light Source

• Arm

The ________ of the microscope would show you the MOST zoomed in image, or the SMALLEST field of view.

• low power objective
• medium power objective
• high power objective
• stage

A compound light microscope will use _______ or more lenses at the same time.

• 1
• 2
• 3

You should always carry the microscope by the

• arm and base
• arm and body tube
• arm only

When looking at a specimen on your slide, you should always start with the

• low objective lens
• medium objective lens
• high objective lens