Microscopes

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What is the function of the low power objective on a microscope?

Back

Used with low power objective to bring an object into view.

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What is the highest total magnification of a microscope with an ocular magnification of 10x and a high power objective magnification of 40x?

Back

400x

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What does the diaphragm on a microscope do?

Back

Controls the amount of light that passes through the slide.

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How does an object appear under a microscope compared to its actual orientation?

Back

It appears inverted and reversed.

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What is the first step when using a microscope?

Back

Place the slide on the stage.

Front

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

Back

To focus the object clearly after using the coarse adjustment knob.

Front

What is the function of the stage on a microscope?

Back

It holds the slide in place.

Front

What is the difference between ocular and objective lenses?

Back

Ocular lenses are for viewing, while objective lenses provide different levels of magnification.

Front

What is the total magnification if the ocular lens is 10x and the low power objective is 10x?

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100x

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What should you do before switching to a higher power objective?

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Make sure the object is in focus using the lower power objective.