1 - 2 Microscope Use and Review

Question 1

Microscope Use and Review

Answer 1

1. Always carry a microscope with 2 hands (1 on the arm and 1 on the base) like a baby
2. A microscope should be placed in the center of the table.
3. Watch the stage when adjusting the stage height with the coarse adjustment.
4. Keep both eyes open when looking through the ocular (eyepiece).
5. The object under the microscope will move the opposite direction when you adjust the position of the stage.
6. Use lens paper to clean the microscope.

Question 2

Ocular lenses

Answer 2

Lenses used to look through onto a slide

Question 3

Arm

Answer 3

Structure used to hold all parts together

Question 4

Coarse adjustment knob

Answer 4

Makes large adjustments to the height of the stage

Question 5

Fine adjustment knob

Answer 5

Makes small adjustments to the height of the stage

Question 6

Stage adjustment knob

Answer 6

Moves the stage left and right, side to side

Question 7

Base

Answer 7

Supports the microscope

Question 8

Brightness adjustment knob

Answer 8

Regulates and increases the light intensity

Question 9

Diaphragm

Answer 9

Regulates the amount of light entering, focuses the slide to your eyes

Question 10

Stage

Answer 10

Supports the slides

Question 11

Stage clamp

Answer 11

Holds the slides firmly in place

Question 12

Calculating Total Magnification

Answer 12

Objective x Ocular = Total

Question 13

How do you put a microscope away?

Answer 13

• Put the stage all the way down.
• Switch objectives to scanning.
• Wrap up the cords.
• Place the microscope and cords in the cabinet.

Question 14

Specimen Size Formula

Answer 14

Field of View Diameter ÷ The number of times the object fits across the field of view