Virus, Cells, Microscopes test 3 Flashcards
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Most familiar type of microscope
Light mircoscope
where to grip microscope when carrying it
the arm
what supports the specimen
the stage
why does the stage have a hole in the center
so light can pass through
how to control how light goes through the specimen
diaphram
range of a diaphram
1-5
what is slide held down by
stage clips
what are the light sources for a light microscope
bulb or a mirror
what should never be used as a light source. Why
sunlight because it will damage your eyes
where does light go after passing through the specimen
objective lens
what are the objective lens magnifications
4x, 10x, 40x
what does the body tube do
leads light and image from objective lens to the ocualr lense
what is the magnification of the eyepiece
10x
what is the total magnification
eyepiece times the objective lense
what do you use to switch the objective lense
nose piece
what is the coarse adjustment knob
largest knob
why shouldnt you use the coarse ajustment knob oh high
it will crack and ruin your slide
why is the fine ajustment knob used for
minute focusing
which knob should be used first
the coarse ajustment knob (on low)
which magnification should you start on
low, because its easier to focus
what supports everything
the base
what covers the slide
the coverslip
what is dry mount presentation
not putting a sample drop of water on the slide
how does moving the slide react on the microscope
it goes in the opposite direction