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Microscope Review

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What would the total magnification be if the eyepiece magnification is 10x and the objective magnification is 40x?



(a)  

2.

True or False: The first thing you should do is make sure the floor and your work area are clear and safe.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

When focusing a specimen, you should always start with the ________ objective.

a)
4x objective
b)
10x objective
c)
40x objective
4.

Which way does the letter "e" appear in the microscope?

a)

It does not change.

b)

It rotates.

c)

It rotates and turns upside down.

5.

When using the high power objective, only the ___________ knob should be used.

a)

fine

b)

course

6.

The type of microscope used in most science classes is the __________.

a)

Electron microscope

b)

Atom microscope

c)

Compound Light Microscope

7.

You should carry the microscope by the ______________ and the ______________.

a)
Arm and the base
b)
Base and the body tube
c)
Arm and the revolving nosepiece
d)
Stage and the arm
8.

The objectives are attached to what part of the microscope (it can be rotated to click lenses into place?)

a)

Objective lenses

b)

Arm

c)

Body tube

d)

Revolving nosepiece

9.

What is the magnification of the eye piece?

a)

10x

b)

20x

c)

40x

d)

5x

10.

What must you NEVER adjust when the objective is on high power?

a)

Diaphragm

b)

Eyepiece

c)

Illuminator

d)

Coarse Adjustment knob

11.

Which part of the microscope adjusts the amount of light?

a)

Diaphragm

b)

Objective lenses

c)

Eyepiece

d)

Fine adjustment knob

12.

What part of the microscope is responsible for moving the stage up and down?

a)

Objective lenses

b)

Fine adjustment knob

c)

Coarse adjustment knob

d)

Stage clips

13.

What part of the microscope is responsible for making the image more clear?

a)

Objective lenses

b)

Fine adjustment knob

c)

Coarse adjustment knob

d)

Stage

14.

What happens to the field when you go from low power to high power?

a)

Smaller and brighter

b)

Larger and darker

c)

Smaller and darker

d)

Larger and brighter

15.

What is the typical magnification range of a compound light microscope?

a)

1x to 10x

b)

10x to 100x

c)

40x to 1000x

d)

1000x to 10000x