science flash cards 2

Question 1

Microscopy

Answer 1

the study of small objects using microscopes

Question 2

Microscope

Answer 2

tool used to magnify or enlarge small things

Question 3

Anthony Ven Leeuwenhoek

Answer 3

Father/founder of microscopy, inventor of the first practical microscope

Question 4

Slide

Answer 4

used to hold objects for examination under a microscope

Question 5

eye piece

Answer 5

holds the top lens of the microscope magnifies the object 10x

Question 6

Body tube

Answer 6

supports the eyepiece

Question 7

Nosepiece

Answer 7

used to change the objectives (and therefore magnification)

Question 8

scanning objective

Answer 8

Objective used to bring the specimen into focus, magnifies 4x

Question 9

Low power

Answer 9

magnifies an object 10x

Question 10

Scanning objective

Answer 10

Objective used to bring the specimen into focus, magnifies 4x

Question 11

High power

Answer 11

magnifies an object 40x

Question 12

stage

Answer 12

platform that supports the slide, light passes through the stage

Question 13

Total magnification

Answer 13

Magnification of eyepiece
x
magnification of objective

Question 14

Stage clips

Answer 14

holds the slide in place

Question 15

base

Answer 15

bottom, supports the microscope

Question 16

mirror

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reflects light

Question 17

Diaphragm

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controls the amount of light

Question 18

Arm

Answer 18

supports the body tube

Question 19

fine focus knob

Answer 19

focuses the object, and sharpens the image

Question 20

course adjustment knob

Answer 20

moves the stage up and down