Parts of a Microscope Quiz

What is the function of the objective lens in a microscope?

• Magnify the specimen

• Adjust the focus of the microscope

• Hold the specimen in place

• Illuminate the specimen

What is the magnification of the Ocular Lens and where is it located?

• 40X on the Nosepiece

• 4X on the Nosepiece

• 10X on the Nosepiece

• 10X on the Eyepiece

What is the function of the stage in a microscope?

• To regulate the temperature inside the microscope

• To adjust the magnification of the microscope

• To provide lighting for the specimen

• To hold the specimen being observed and allow for precise movement and positioning.

What is the function of the coarse focus knob in a microscope?

• To adjust the lighting of the microscope

• To change the magnification of the microscope

• To move the specimen left and right

• To adjust the microscope's stage up and down to bring the specimen into rough focus.

What is the function of the fine focus knob in a microscope?

• To change the magnification level

• To adjust the lighting of the specimen

• To move the specimen on the stage

• To make small adjustments to the focus of the specimen.

Which part of the microscope controls the amount of light through the stage?

• Coarse focus knob

• Objective lens

• Diaphragm

• Eyepiece

Which part of the microscope has the Objective lenses attached to it?

• Coarse adjustment knob

• Fine adjustment knob

• Light source

• Nosepiece

Where is the slide placed for observation in a microscope?

• In the eyepiece

• Under the base

• On the stage

• On the objective lens

Which Objective lens do we ALWAYS start and END with ?

• Low Power

• Medium Power

• High Power

• Ocular Power

How do you calculate Total Magnification?

• Divide the magnification of the Ocular Lens by the magnification of the objective lens.

• Subtract the magnification of the Ocular Lens from the magnification of the objective lens.

• Add the magnification of the Ocular Lens to the magnification of the objective lens.

• Multiply the magnification of the Ocular Lens by the magnification of the objective lens.