Microscope Parts and Functions

Benjamin is using a microscope for his science project. What is the function of the objective lens in Benjamin's microscope?

• It helps Benjamin to illuminate the specimen.

• It helps Benjamin to hold the specimen in place.

• It helps Benjamin to adjust the focus of the microscope.

• It helps Benjamin to magnify the specimen.

Which part of the microscope is responsible for magnifying the image?

• diaphragm

• objective lens

• stage

• eyepiece

What is the purpose of the eyepiece in a microscope?

• To adjust the focus of the microscope.

• To hold the specimen in place.

• To control the intensity of the light source.

• To magnify the image produced by the objective lens and allow the viewer to see the magnified image.

Which part of the microscope holds the slide or specimen?

• stage

• eyepiece

• base

• lens

What is the function of the stage in a microscope?

• Magnify the specimen being observed.

• Hold and support the specimen being observed

• Control the intensity of the light.

• Adjust the focus of the microscope.

Which part of the microscope focuses light onto the specimen?

• condenser

• stage

• eyepiece

• objective lens

What is the purpose of the condenser in a microscope?

• To magnify the image of the specimen.

• To adjust the brightness of the light.

• To hold the specimen in place.

• To focus and direct light onto the specimen.

Which microscope part controls the amount of light passing through the specimen?

• objective lens

• diaphragm

• lens

• stage

What is the function of the diaphragm in a microscope?

• Controls the amount of light

• Magnifies the image.

• Adjusts the focus.

• Holds the specimen in place.

It is a small round knob on the side of the microscope used to fine-tune the focus of your specimen after using the coarse adjustment knob.

• Coarse Adjustment Knob

• Fine adjustment knob

• Stage

• Objective Lens