Microscope Usage and Parts Quiz

What is the correct way to carry a microscope?

• By the eyepiece and base

• By the barrel and light source

• By the arm and base

• By the nose and stage

Which objective lens typically has the highest magnification?

• Eyepiece lens

• High power objective

• Medium power objective

• Low power objective

What should you do if you cannot get the microscope to focus?

• Change the slide

• Rotate the eyepiece

• Adjust the light source

• Check the coarse and fine adjustments

What is the function of the diaphragm in a microscope?

• To focus the image

• To adjust the amount of light

• To magnify the image

• To hold the slide in place

Why is it important to adjust the light intensity when using a microscope?

• To stabilize the microscope

• To increase the magnification

• To prevent eye strain and enhance image clarity

• To change the color of the image