Microscope Quiz

What is a microscope?

• A microscope is a device used to measure the weight of objects.

• A microscope is a tool used to analyze chemical reactions.

• A microscope is a machine used to record and play audio.

• A microscope is a scientific instrument used to magnify and observe small objects or organisms that are not visible to the naked eye.

What is the total magnification when using a 10x eyepiece and a 40x objective lens?

• 400x

• 200x

• 100x

• 50x

What is the function of the diaphragm in a microscope?

• Magnifies the image.

• Adjusts the focus.

• Holds the specimen.

• Controls light intensity

Supports the microscope and located at the bottom.

• Base
• Arm
• Body Tube
• Stage

Knob on the microscope used with the low power objective.

• Coarse adjustment knob
• Fine adjustment knob
• Focal adjusment knob
• Stage Adjustment knob

These hold the slide in place on a microscope.

• adjustment knobs
• stage clips
• eyepiece
• nosepiece

This is where the slide sits on the microscope.

• diaphragm
• base
• stage
• arm

The knob on the microscope used with the high power objective only.

• Coarse Adjustment Knob
• Fine Adjustment Knob

Holds objective lenses; Rotatates to change objectives

• Arm
• Base
• Nosepiece
• Diaphragm

Lenses consist of low 4X, medium 10X, and high 40X

• Eyepiece
• Ocular Lens
• Objective Lenses
• Illuminators