Microscope Review

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What type of microscope do we use in the science classroom?

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Compound light microscope.

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

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Coarse adjustment knob.

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What will you notice about an image projected through a light microscope?

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The image is upside down and flipped.

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What objective lens should you ALWAYS begin your observation with?

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Low power objective lens.

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How should you clean a microscope?

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Use lens paper.

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What is the function of the eyepiece in a microscope?

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To magnify the image of the specimen.

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What is the purpose of the stage on a microscope?

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To hold the slide in place for observation.

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What is the role of the diaphragm in a microscope?

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To control the amount of light that reaches the specimen.

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What does the term 'magnification' refer to in microscopy?

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The process of enlarging the appearance of an object.

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What is the difference between the coarse and fine adjustment knobs?

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Coarse adjustment is for large movements, while fine adjustment is for small, precise movements.