Mastering Microscope Parts and Usage

What part of the microscope is used to change the magnification?

• Eyepiece

• Objectives

• Stage

• Diaphragm

Where do you place the slide on the microscope?

• Eyepiece

• Objectives

• Stage

• Base

How do you ensure the slide moves with the stage?

• By adjusting the diaphragm

• By changing the objective

• By securing it with the metal arm

• By adjusting the coarse adjustment knob

What is the function of the coarse adjustment knob?

• To move the stage up and down

• To adjust the light

• To change the magnification

• To move the slide

What is the purpose of the fine adjustment knob?

• To adjust the light

• To make the image crisp

• To change the magnification

• To move the slide

Which part of the microscope allows light to come up into the slide?

• Diaphragm

• Coarse adjustment knob

• Objectives

• Eyepiece

What is the first step in focusing the microscope?

• Adjust the fine adjustment knob

• Change the objective

• Center the slide using lateral adjustment knobs

• Turn on the light

What should you check if you don't see anything through the eyepiece?

• All of the above

• If the diaphragm is open

• If the light is on

• If the slide is centered

What should you do if the image is still fuzzy after using the coarse adjustment knob?

• Adjust the diaphragm

• Change the slide

• Use the fine adjustment knob

• Turn off the light

What should you do before moving to a higher magnification?

• Adjust the diaphragm

• Change the slide

• Center the slide at the lowest magnification

• Turn off the light