Mr. Niemis' Flipped Lessons - Introduction to the Microscope

When starting to view a specimen with a microscope, which magnification level should you always begin with?

• High magnification

• Medium magnification

• Low magnification

• Any magnification

What sound indicates that an objective lens is correctly positioned and locked in place for viewing?

• A soft hum

• A click

• A whirring sound

• No sound at all

Which knob is used to make large adjustments to focus the microscope when you first start on low power?

• Fine adjustment knob

• Stage adjustment knob

• Coarse adjustment knob

• Light adjustment knob

To prevent air bubbles when preparing a wet mount slide, how should you place the cover slip?

• Drop it flat onto the specimen

• Slide it horizontally from one side

• Lower it slowly at a 45-degree angle

• Press it down firmly with your finger