Compound Microscopes

What is the function of the coarse adjustment knob in a compound microscope?

• To focus the image in low power mode

• To change the objective lens

• To bring the image into a sharp focus

• To control the amount of light the specimen gets

What is the purpose of the diaphragm in a compound microscope?

• To bring the image into a sharp focus

• To control the amount of light the specimen gets

• To change the objective lens

• To focus the image in low power mode

Which part of the compound microscope controls the magnification of the specimen?

• Ocular lens

• Stage and stage clips

• Objective lenses

• Revolving nosepiece

What is the visible area of the specimen seen through the eyepiece of a compound microscope called?

• Magnification

• Field of view

• Light source

• Diaphragm

What is the function of the fine adjustment knob in a compound microscope?

• To bring the image into a sharp focus

• To focus the image in low power mode

• To change the objective lens

• To control the amount of light the specimen gets