Microscope Parts and Functions

What is the function of the eyepiece in a microscope?

• To adjust the focus of the microscope.

• To hold the specimen in place.

• To provide illumination for the specimen.

• To magnify the image and allow the viewer to see the specimen.

Name the part of a microscope that controls the amount of light passing through the specimen.

• lens

• stage

• eyepiece

• diaphragm

What is the purpose of the objective lens in a microscope?

• To hold the specimen in place

• To magnify the specimen

• To adjust the focus of the microscope

• To illuminate the specimen

Define magnification in the context of a microscope.

• Creating a 3D image of an object being viewed through the microscope

• Changing the color of an object being viewed through the microscope

• Enlarging the size of an object being viewed through the microscope

• Reducing the size of an object being viewed through the microscope

What is the term used to describe the ability of a microscope to distinguish between two closely spaced objects?

• resolution

• contrast

• illumination

• magnification

Name the type of microscope that uses visible light to illuminate the specimen.

• electron microscope

• scanning microscope

• infrared microscope

• light microscope

Which part of a microscope is used to adjust the focus of the image?

• focus knob

• zoom button

• brightness dial

• power switch

What is the function of the condenser in a microscope?

• To hold the specimen in place

• To adjust the focus of the microscope

• To focus and direct light onto the specimen

• To magnify the specimen

Define resolution in the context of a microscope.

• Ability to distinguish between two closely spaced objects

• Ability to magnify objects

• Ability to illuminate objects

• Ability to rotate objects

Name a type of microscope that is commonly used to observe living cells.

• compound microscope

• binoculars

• telescope

• electron microscope