Microscope Quiz

What is the primary function of a microscope?

• To measure objects

• To magnify small objects

• To weigh small objects

• To illuminate objects

Which part of the microscope is used to focus the image?

• Eyepiece

• Objective lens

• Coarse adjustment knob

• Stage

What is the name of the lens located closest to the specimen?

• Ocular lens

• Objective lens

• Condenser lens

• Diaphragm

What does the diaphragm of a microscope do?

• Adjusts the focus

• Controls the amount of light

• Holds the specimen slide

Which type of microscope uses beams of electrons instead of light to magnify objects?

• Compound microscope

• Electron microscope

• Stereoscope

• Fluorescence microscope

What magnification would you achieve using a 10x eyepiece and a 40x objective lens?

• 10x

• 40x

• 400x

• 100x

What is the main difference between a compound microscope and a stereoscopic microscope?

• Compound microscopes use only one lens.

• Stereoscopic microscopes provide a 3D view.

• Stereoscopic microscopes use electrons.

• Compound microscopes cannot magnify.

Which part of the microscope holds the objective lenses?

• Stage

• Arm

• Revolving nosepiece

• Coarse adjustment knob

Why should you always start with the lowest power objective lens when focusing on a specimen?

• To avoid damaging the slide

• To achieve the highest magnification

• To increase light intensity

• To better view small objects

Which part of the microscope is used to move the slide slightly to sharpen the focus?

• Coarse adjustment knob

• Fine adjustment knob

• Stage clips

• Eyepiece