Microscopes - U3:L2

What does it mean to make the object become clearer, sharper, or more in focus?

• magnification

• resolution

What does a microscope do?

• Produces a magnified (bigger) image of something too small for the eye to see

• Helps us look at stars

• Produces a smaller image of something too big to see at once

• Helps us look at our teeth

Which of the following statements is true about using microscopes responsibly. Pick the best 2 choices below.

• I can put whatever I want under the microscope.

• I should only investigate what I'm instructed to investigate.

• After using the microscope, I should turn the light source off.

• After using the microscope, I should leave the stage all the way up.

What does it mean to make the object appear larger than it actually is?

• magnification

• resolution

What 2 things do you multiple to find the total magnification

• Eyepiece

• Serial Number

• Plank's constant

• Objective lens

Which part of the microscope moves the stage up and down to help focus the image?

• Adjustment knobs

• Objective Lens

• Stage

• Diaphragm

Which part of the microscope moves the stage up slowly in order to focus the image so it isn't blurry?

• Coarse adjustment knob

• Fine adjustment knob

• Diaphragm

• Base

What is the name of this part of the microscope?

• Eye piece

• Objective lenses

• Arm

• Light source

What parts should you use to carry the microscope?

• Body tube

• Base

• Arm

• Eyepiece

If Ms. Fisher asks you to move a microscope to a different table, how would you carry it?

• by the body tube and the eyepiece

• I wouldn't - and lose some tickets in the process.

• one hand on the arm and the other under the base

• with one hand on the base and the other on the eyepiece.