Microscope Quiz

What is the function of the eyepiece in a microscope?

• It holds the slide in place.

• It magnifies the specimen.

• It is the lens the viewer looks through.

• It provides illumination.

Which part of the microscope holds the objective lenses and allows the viewer to change magnification?

• Stage

• Revolving nosepiece

• Arm

• Base

What is the purpose of the stage on a microscope?

• It connects the eyepiece to the objective lenses.

• It provides support and houses the light source.

• It is where the slide is placed for observation.

• It focuses the image in smaller increments.

What does the coarse adjustment knob do?

• It focuses in smaller increments.

• It holds the slide in place.

• It focuses in larger increments.

• It connects the microscope head to the base.

What is the function of the fine adjustment knob?

• It sharpens the image, especially under high power.

• It provides support and houses the light source.

• It connects the eyepiece to the objective lenses.

• It holds the objective lenses.

Which part of the microscope connects the head to the base?

• Tube

• Arm

• Stage

• Base

How is the total magnification of a compound microscope calculated?

• By adding the eyepiece and objective lens magnifications.

• By multiplying the eyepiece and objective lens magnifications.

• By subtracting the eyepiece magnification from the objective lens magnification.

• By dividing the objective lens magnification by the eyepiece magnification.

What part of the microscope is used to look through to see the specimen?

• Objective lens

• Stage

• Ocular lens

• Base

What is the function of the coarse adjustment knob on a microscope?

• To fine-tune the focus

• To adjust the light source

• To move the stage up and down for focusing

• To rotate the nose piece

Which part of the microscope is responsible for supporting the entire structure?

• Stage

• Base

• Neck

• Handle