Microscope Quiz

What is the function of the diaphragm in a microscope?

• To hold the slide in place

• To adjust the amount of light shining on the specimen

• To support the upper part of the microscope

• To make the image clearer and crisper

Which part of the microscope is used to view the specimen with a magnification of 10X?

• Eye Piece

• Low Power Objective Lens

• Medium Power Objective Lens

• Nosepiece

What is the purpose of the stage clips on a microscope?

• To adjust the focus of the specimen

• To hold the slide in place

• To project light through the diaphragm

• To support the bottom part of the microscope

Which part of the microscope supports the bottom part and is used for carrying?

• Arm

• Base

• Stage

• Nosepiece

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

• To make the image clearer and crisper

• To adjust the amount of light

• To adjust the focus of the specimen and move the stage up and down

• To hold the slide in place

What is the total magnification when using the high power objective lens?

• 40x

• 100x

• 400x

• 10x

How do you calculate the total magnification of a microscope?

• Eyepiece power plus objective lens power

• Eyepiece power minus objective lens power

• Eyepiece power times objective lens power

• Eyepiece power divided by objective lens power

What is the magnification of the medium power objective lens?

• 4x

• 10x

• 40x

• 100x

Which part of the microscope is labeled as number 9 in the diagram?

• Arm

• Eyepiece

• Base

• Stage

What tool should be used to draw all lab drawings?

• A colored pencil

• A pen

• A sharp pencil

• A marker