Microscope Review

What would the total magnification be if the eyepiece magnification is 10x and the objective magnification is 40x?

True or False: The first thing you should do is make sure the floor and your work area are clear and safe.

• True

• False

When focusing a specimen, you should always start with the ________ objective.

• 4x objective
• 10x objective
• 40x objective

Which way does the letter "e" appear in the microscope?

• It does not change.

• It rotates.

• It rotates and turns upside down.

When using the high power objective, only the ___________ knob should be used.

• fine

• course

The type of microscope used in most science classes is the __________.

• Electron microscope

• Atom microscope

• Compound Light Microscope

You should carry the microscope by the ______________ and the ______________.

• Arm and the base
• Base and the body tube
• Arm and the revolving nosepiece
• Stage and the arm

The objectives are attached to what part of the microscope (it can be rotated to click lenses into place?)

• Objective lenses

• Arm

• Body tube

• Revolving nosepiece

What is the magnification of the eye piece?

• 10x

• 20x

• 40x

• 5x

What must you NEVER adjust when the objective is on high power?

• Diaphragm

• Eyepiece

• Illuminator

• Coarse Adjustment knob