Microscope Parts and Usage

Which part of the microscope is used to adjust the focus on the specimen by moving the stage up and down?

• Eyepiece

• Coarse adjustment knob

• Fine adjustment knob

• Diaphragm

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What is the function of the diaphragm in a microscope?

• To magnify the specimen

• To hold the slide in place

• To adjust the amount of light reaching the specimen

• To support the eyepiece

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Why is it important to use the fine adjustment knob when viewing specimens under high magnification?

• To prevent damage to the slide and objective lens

• To increase the magnification power

• To change the light intensity

• To switch between different objective lenses

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Which part of the microscope holds the objective lenses and allows them to be rotated into position?

• Stage

• Arm

• Revolving nosepiece

• Base

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Explain the importance of cleaning the lenses of a microscope regularly.

• To ensure the microscope looks new

• To prevent the lenses from breaking

• To maintain clear and accurate magnification of specimens

• To make the microscope lighter

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What is the primary function of the objective lenses in a microscope?

• To hold the specimen in place

• To magnify the specimen

• To provide light to the specimen

• To adjust the focus

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Describe the role of the stage clips on a microscope.

• To adjust the focus

• To hold the slide in place

• To change the magnification

• To adjust the light intensity

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Why is it important to start with the lowest magnification when viewing a new specimen?

• To save time

• To prevent eye strain

• To locate the specimen easily and avoid damage

• To use less light

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Which part of the microscope is responsible for providing light to view the specimen?

• Eyepiece

• Objective lens

• Light source

• Stage

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Explain why it is important to handle the microscope with both hands when carrying it.

• To look professional

• To prevent dropping and damaging the microscope

• To make it easier to use

• To adjust the focus while carrying

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