Exploring the Letter E Under Magnification

What is the main concept to understand when viewing images through a microscope?

• Images are in color

• Images are magnified

• Images are smaller

• Images are in reverse

What is the first step in preparing a specimen for viewing under a microscope?

• Lowering the coverslip

• Turning on the microscope

• Adding a drop of water

• Cutting out a lowercase letter

What should you do if the specimen is not in focus after placing it on the stage?

• Turn off the microscope

• Move the slide to the left

• Use the fine adjustment knob

• Start with the stage all the way down

What is the total magnification when using a 10x ocular lens and a 4x objective lens?

• 400 times

• 100 times

• 40 times

• 10 times

Why is it important to center the specimen before switching magnifications?

• To increase magnification

• To clean the lenses

• To avoid losing the specimen

• To adjust the light

What should you use to make fine adjustments when viewing at high power?

• Revolving nose piece

• Coarse adjustment knob

• Stage clips

• Fine adjustment knob

What might you need to adjust if the image appears too dark at high magnification?

• The light dimmer switch

• The coarse adjustment knob

• The coverslip

• The stage

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

• Tissues

• Paper towels

• Lens paper

• Cloth

What is the purpose of adding a drop of oil when using an oil immersion lens?

• To magnify the image

• To clean the lens

• To improve light transmission

• To protect the specimen

What should you do if you lose the specimen while viewing at high power?

• Go back to the lowest power

• Use the coarse adjustment knob

• Turn off the microscope

• Move the slide quickly