A microscope is an instrument that.

• makes faraway objects look closer.
• makes small objects appear larger.
• decreases the size of small objects.
• increases the size of small objects.

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When should the fine adjustment knob always be used?

• with the low power objective only
• with the medium power objective only
• with the high power objective only
• with both the medium and high power objectives

Which part of the microscope controls the amount of light available?

• coarse adjustment knob
• diaphragm
• objective lens
• revolving nosepiece

Which part lets you turn up the power of magnification, such increasing from 40x to 100x?

• coarse adjustment knob
• diaphragm
• field-of-view
• revolving nosepiece

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• Fine Adjustment Knob
• Coarse Adjustment Knob
• Diaphragm
• Objective

Holds objective lenses, used to change magnification

• Objective lenses

• body tube

• light source

• revolving nosepiece

Bottom of microscope, used for support

• Arm

• Stage

• Light source

• Base

Which part connects to the base and supports the microscope head?

• back

• spine

• arm

• handle

Which part supports the microscope?

• base

• bottom

• stand

• foot

A thin flat piece of glass used to hold objects for examination is called a ___

• sheet

• slide

• cover slip

• objective