Flashcard: Microscopes

Front

What is the total magnification when using a 60x objective?

Back

600x

Front

Piece 7

Back

Eyepiece or Ocular Lens

Front

What is the function of the part labeled as Number 4 on a microscope? Options: Stage, Stage Clips, Diaphragm, Base

Back

Stage Clips

Front

What is the function of the knob labeled as Number 12 on a microscope?

Back

Fine Adjustment Knob

Front

Which knob CANNOT be turned when observing a specimen using the high-powered objective?

Back

coarse adjustment knob

Front

Which objective lens should you ALWAYS begin your observation with?

Back

low power objective

Front

What will you notice about an image projected through a light microscope? Options: It is flipped and upside down, It is sideways, It disappears, It is smaller

Back

It is flipped and upside down

Front

Magnifies the image (usually 10x) and you look into the scope here.

Back

Eyepiece/Ocular

Front

What is the purpose of the fine adjustment knob in a microscope?

Back

To adjust the focus of the image

Front

What is the purpose of the diaphragm in a microscope?

Back

To adjust the amount of light passing through the specimen