Parts

Question 1

What is the primary function of a microscope?

Answer 1

To magnify small objects for detailed observation.

Question 2

True or False: The eyepiece is the part of the microscope you look through.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What part of the microscope holds the objective lenses?

Answer 3

The nosepiece

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The __________ focuses light onto the specimen.

Answer 4

condenser

Question 5

What is the purpose of the objective lenses?

Answer 5

To provide different levels of magnification.

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which part adjusts the amount of light that reaches the specimen? A) Base B) Diaphragm C) Stage D) Arm

Answer 6

B) Diaphragm

Question 7

What is the function of the stage on a microscope?

Answer 7

To hold the slide in place.

Question 8

True or False: The coarse adjustment knob is used for fine focusing.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What does the fine adjustment knob do?

Answer 9

It allows for precise focusing of the image.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The __________ supports the microscope and is typically located at the bottom.

Answer 10

base

Question 11

What is the role of the light source in a microscope?

Answer 11

To illuminate the specimen.

Question 12

Multiple Choice: Which part is used to hold the slide in place? A) Stage clips B) Nosepiece C) Eyepiece D) Arm

Answer 12

A) Stage clips

Question 13

True or False: The arm of the microscope is used for carrying it.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

What does the term ‘magnification’ refer to?

Answer 14

The process of enlarging the appearance of an object.

Question 15

Fill in the blank: The __________ connects the eyepiece to the objective lenses.

Answer 15

body tube

Question 16

What is the typical magnification range for a basic microscope?

Answer 16

40x to 400x

Question 17

Multiple Choice: Which part of the microscope can be rotated to switch lenses? A) Stage B) Nosepiece C) Base D) Diaphragm

Answer 17

B) Nosepiece

Question 18

True or False: The diaphragm can be adjusted to change the brightness of the light.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

What is the purpose of the ocular lens?

Answer 19

To further magnify the image seen by the eye.

Question 20

Fill in the blank: The __________ is a flat platform where the slide is placed.

Answer 20

stage

Question 21

What is the function of the mirror in a microscope?

Answer 21

To reflect light from an external source onto the specimen.

Question 22

Multiple Choice: Which component is used to provide stability to the microscope? A) Base B) Stage C) Eyepiece D) Arm

Answer 22

A) Base

Question 23

True or False: The stage can usually be moved up and down.

Answer 23

False

Question 24

What is the term for the distance between the objective lens and the specimen?

Answer 24

Working distance

Question 25

Fill in the blank: The __________ allows users to carry the microscope safely.

Answer 25

arm