Quiz on Compound Light Microscope

What is the primary function of a compound light microscope?

• To provide low magnification

• To conduct biological research

• To study visible objects

• To replace the need for a telescope

How many lenses does a simple microscope have?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

Which part of the microscope is used to adjust the focus finely?

• Coarse adjustment wheel

• Objective lenses

• Fine adjustment wheel

• Eyepiece

What is the purpose of the mirror or light source in a microscope?

• To magnify the image

• To rotate the lenses

• To hold the specimen

• To illuminate the specimen

Which part of the microscope allows you to change the magnification?

• Stage

• Rotating nose

• Aperture

• Mirror

What is the function of the stage in a microscope?

• To adjust the light

• To support the specimen

• To focus the image

• To hold the lenses

What is the eyepiece used for in a microscope?

• To adjust the focus

• To magnify the image

• To illuminate the specimen

• To hold the specimen

Which part of the microscope is responsible for the initial focusing?

• Rotating nose

• Aperture

• Coarse adjustment wheel

• Fine adjustment wheel

What type of microscope is composed of two or more lenses?

• Simple microscope

• Electron microscope

• Digital microscope

• Compound microscope

What should you do to maintain a compound light microscope?

• Use it without care

• Clean it regularly

• Store it in direct sunlight

• Handle it roughly