Exploring the Parts of a Microscope

What is the primary function of the two lenses in a compound microscope?

• To magnify the image

• To reduce the image size

• To create a 3D image

• To change the color of the image

Which part of the microscope contains the ocular lens?

• Body tube

• Objective lens

• Eyepiece

• Stage

What is the function of the revolving nose piece?

• To hold the slide in place

• To adjust the light intensity

• To rotate between different objective lenses

• To support the microscope

Which objective lens provides the highest magnification?

• 100x

• 40x

• 10x

• 4x

What is the purpose of the diaphragm on a microscope?

• To support the microscope

• To magnify the image

• To adjust the amount of light passing through the specimen

• To hold the slide

How should you carry a microscope?

• By the arm and base

• By the objective lens

• By the stage

• By the eyepiece

What should you avoid using with a high power objective lens?

• Light source

• Fine adjustment knob

• Coarse adjustment knob

• Diaphragm

How do you calculate the total magnification of a microscope?

• Subtract the eyepiece magnification from the objective lens magnification

• Divide the eyepiece magnification by the objective lens magnification

• Add the eyepiece magnification to the objective lens magnification

• Multiply the eyepiece magnification by the objective lens magnification

What should you use to clean the lens of a microscope?

• Cotton swab

• Tissue paper

• Lens paper

• Cloth

Which part of the microscope should you not touch with your hands?

• Stage

• Base

• Lens

• Arm