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Microscopes

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Can you turn to the blue(high) power lens whenever you want?
a)
Yes
b)
No, I need Ms. Bird's permission first.
c)
As long as Ms. Bird doesn't notice
d)
No, we can never use the high power!
2.
The red Low power lens has a magnification of?
a)
4x
b)
10x
c)
40x
d)
8x
3.
The yellow medium power lens has a magnification of?
a)
4x
b)
8x
c)
10x
d)
40x
4.
The blue high power lens has a magnification of
a)
4x
b)
8x
c)
10x
d)
40x
5.
For total magnification you take the magnification of the lower lens and times it by the magnification of the lens in the eyepiece. What magnification does the eyepiece have?
a)
4x
b)
8x
c)
10x
d)
100x
6.
Total magnification of the yellow (10x) lens is what?
a)
10x
b)
20x
c)
100x
d)
1000x
7.
The slides are made of glass. Can you touch them without lab attire?
a)
No!
b)
Sure, if Ms. Bird isn't looking
c)
Yes!
d)
Maybe? I don't know
8.
If Ms. Bird gives you permission to go to high magnification what should you do?
a)
Have someone make sure that the lens wont touch the slide on the stage.
b)
Quickly turn the revolving lenses. 
c)
Chew gum and ignore instructions
d)
nothing
9.
Which knob should you turn first in order to see the what is on the slide more clearly?
a)
The little knob (fine adjustment knob) down lower
b)
The larger knob (course adjustment knob) up higher
c)
The revolving lenses
d)
The diaphragm 
10.
Which knob should you turn second to get an even better view of what is under the microscope?
a)
The little knob (fine adjustment knob) down lower
b)
The larger knob (course adjustment knob) up higher
c)
The revolving lenses
d)
The diaphragm 
11.
If you can't see anything what should you do?
a)
Freak out and start screaming
b)
Try turning on or plugging in the microscope. If that doesn't work make sure the revolving nosepiece is in the right place before raising your hand for help.
c)
Say the alphabet backwards until it starts to work
d)
Nothing
12.
What magnification should the microscope be on when you first look under it and when you finish looking under it?
a)
Red (low power)
b)
Yellow (medium power)
c)
Blue (high power)