Exploring the Components of a Compound Light Microscope

What does it mean when a microscope magnifies an object?

• It changes the color of the object.

• It makes the object appear larger than it is.

• It makes the object appear smaller than it is.

• It changes the shape of the object.

Why is the microscope in the school lab called a 'compound light microscope'?

• Because it uses multiple light sources.

• Because it uses a single lens.

• Because it uses light and multiple lenses to magnify the specimen.

• Because it is made of multiple materials.

What is the function of the eyepiece or ocular lens?

• To make the specimen look 10 times bigger.

• To rotate the objective lenses.

• To hold the specimen in place.

• To illuminate the specimen.

What is the purpose of the tube in a microscope?

• To illuminate the specimen.

• To support the base of the microscope.

• To hold the eyepiece at the correct distance from the objective lenses.

• To rotate the objective lenses.

What is the arm of the microscope used for?

• To adjust the focus.

• To hold the specimen in place.

• To illuminate the specimen.

• To carry the microscope and connect the upper and lower parts.

What is the function of the revolving nosepiece?

• To illuminate the specimen.

• To support the base of the microscope.

• To adjust the focus.

• To hold and rotate the objective lenses.

How can you identify the magnification of an objective lens?

• By the shape of the lens.

• By its length.

• By the engraving on the side of the lens.

• By its color.

What is the purpose of the stage on a microscope?

• To illuminate the specimen.

• To adjust the focus.

• To support the specimen being viewed.

• To hold the eyepiece.

When should you use the coarse adjustment knob?

• When adjusting the light source.

• When using the lowest power objective lens.

• When using the medium power objective lens.

• When using the highest power objective lens.

What is the function of the diaphragm in a microscope?

• To hold the specimen in place.

• To control the amount of light passing through the specimen.

• To rotate the objective lenses.

• To support the base of the microscope.