Microscope

Question 1

Father of Microscope

Answer 1

Anton van leeuwenhoek

Question 2

Robert hooke?

Answer 2

English father of microscopy —improved design —compound miscope——> 2 lenses

Question 3

Uses of microscope

Answer 3

• food/water samples contain bacteria
• check if blood samples carry a specific disease
• surgeons——> delicate ops
• criminal investigations

Question 4

Eyepiece

Answer 4

Magnifies specimen being studied

Prevents stray light - distorting image

Question 5

Body tube

Answer 5

Holds eyepiece

Prevents stray light from entering and distorting image

Question 6

Coarse adjustment knob

Answer 6

Bring specimen into focus when racked up or down

Question 7

Fine adjustment knob

Answer 7

Used to bring specimen sharply into focus

Question 8

Objective

Answer 8

Magnifies specimen

Question 9

Arm

Answer 9

Supports stage

Used to carry microscope

Question 10

Stage

Answer 10

Platform on which slide is placed on

Question 11

Clip

Answer 11

Holds slide onto stage

Question 12

Diaphragm

Answer 12

Regulates light intensity

Question 13

Condensor

Answer 13

Concentrates light onto specimen

Question 14

Mirror

Answer 14

Illuminates specimen

Question 15

Base

Answer 15

Microscope stands on heavy base

Question 16

Care of microscope

Answer 16

• carry micrscope by holding arm + one hand uner base
• low power objective in line w body tube
• only use lens tissue to clean lens

Question 17

Calculation of magnification

Answer 17

Total mag=magnification of eyepiece lens X magnification of objective lens