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WorksheetsMicroscope Functions Review
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 14mins
Which objective lens when comined with the magnification of the eyepiece equals 400x?
4x objective lens (scanning objective)
40x objective lens (high power objective)
10x objective lens
100x objective lens
What part of the microscope supports the microscope and holds the lighting source?
Arm
Mechanical Stage
Base
Diaphragm
Choose the way you should NOT handle a microscope.
Carry a microscope with two hands (one hand on the arm, and one hand on the base).
Always begin on the highest power (the longest objective lens).
Do not apply excessive force on knobs.
Always use a coverslip.
How do you adjust the focus in high power?
Use the fine adjustment knob.
Use the coarse adjustment knob.
Use the diapragm.
Move around the mechanical stage.
How do you switch between objective lenses?
Use the fine tuning knob.
Move the objective lenses by touching them with your hands.
Use the revolving nosepiece to move the objectives.
Move the stage clips.
Which is NOT true about the diaphragm on a microscope.
Can be adjusted to let more light reach the specimen.
Supports the microscope.
It is located under the stage.
You should always hold the microscope by the arm only.
True
False
When creating a wet mount slide, put as much water as you can fit on the slide for the best result.
True
False
When using a microscope, you should always set it on a slanted surface with the chord stretching across the walkway.
True
False
If the microscope is not working properly or is damaged, tell the teacher immediately.
True
False
When you move a slide up on the stage, what direction will the specimen move in the field of view?
Left
Right
Up
Down
What part of the microscope connects the eyepiece to the objective lenses
Revolving nosepiece
Eyepiece tube (Barrel)
Arm
Diaphragm
Which eyepiece equals 40x power when combined with the magnification of the eyepiece?
400x objective lens
40x objective lens (high power objective)
4x objective lens (scanning objective)
10x objective lens
What objective lens should you always start with?
40x objective lens (high power objective)
4x objective lens (scanning objective)
10x objective lens
400x objective lens
