Microscopes

What piece is the platform that supports the microscope slide?

• Base

• Diaphragm

• Stage Clips

• Stage

What piece controls the amount of light that enters the microscope ?

• Aperture

• Diaphragm

• Light Source

• Arm

True of False: If the adjustment knobs are not turning, you should force them to turn.

• True

• False

True of False: You should always store microscopes covered.

• True

• False

Which of the following should you NOT do when handling a microscope?

• Only use lens paper for cleaning

• Carry with one hand

• Always store covered

• Be careful of cords

When observing a specimen using the 10x eyepiece and the high-powered objective (40x), what is the total magnification that the specimen is being observed?

• 400X

• 40X

• 100X

• 4000X

How should a microscope be transported?

• by the arm and the base

• arm

• base

• by the cord

Which knob CANNOT be turned when observing a specimen using the high-powered objective?

• coarse adjustment

• fine adjustment

• nosepiece adjustment

• objective adjustment

Which objective lens should you ALWAYS begin your observation with?

• low power objective

• medium power objective

• high power objective

• extra high power objective

What should you use to wipe dust off of a microscope lens?

• lens paper

• paper towel

• toilet paper

• Kim wipe