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Microscope Functions Review

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which objective lens when comined with the magnification of the eyepiece equals 400x?

a)

4x objective lens (scanning objective)

b)

40x objective lens (high power objective)

c)

10x objective lens

d)

100x objective lens

2.

What part of the microscope supports the microscope and holds the lighting source?

a)

Arm

b)

Mechanical Stage

c)

Base

d)

Diaphragm

3.

Choose the way you should NOT handle a microscope.

a)

Carry a microscope with two hands (one hand on the arm, and one hand on the base).

b)

Always begin on the highest power (the longest objective lens).

c)

Do not apply excessive force on knobs.

d)

Always use a coverslip.

4.

How do you adjust the focus in high power?

a)

Use the fine adjustment knob.

b)

Use the coarse adjustment knob.

c)

Use the diapragm.

d)

Move around the mechanical stage.

5.

How do you switch between objective lenses?

a)

Use the fine tuning knob.

b)

Move the objective lenses by touching them with your hands.

c)

Use the revolving nosepiece to move the objectives.

d)

Move the stage clips.

6.

Which is NOT true about the diaphragm on a microscope.

a)

Can be adjusted to let more light reach the specimen.

b)

Supports the microscope.

c)

It is located under the stage.

7.

You should always hold the microscope by the arm only.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

When creating a wet mount slide, put as much water as you can fit on the slide for the best result.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

When using a microscope, you should always set it on a slanted surface with the chord stretching across the walkway.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

If the microscope is not working properly or is damaged, tell the teacher immediately.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

When you move a slide up on the stage, what direction will the specimen move in the field of view?

a)

Left

b)

Right

c)

Up

d)

Down

12.

What part of the microscope connects the eyepiece to the objective lenses

a)

Revolving nosepiece

b)

Eyepiece tube (Barrel)

c)

Arm

d)

Diaphragm

13.

Which eyepiece equals 40x power when combined with the magnification of the eyepiece?

a)

400x objective lens

b)

40x objective lens (high power objective)

c)

4x objective lens (scanning objective)

d)

10x objective lens

14.

What objective lens should you always start with?

a)

40x objective lens (high power objective)

b)

4x objective lens (scanning objective)

c)

10x objective lens

d)

400x objective lens