bio microscope

Question 1

light microscope

Answer 1

found in most schools. they use compound lenses to magnify objects. common (10x, 40x, 100x, 400x)

Question 2

stereoscope

Answer 2

allows for binocular (two eyes) viewing of larger specimens

Question 3

scanning electron microscope

Answer 3

view universe too small to be seen with a light microscope. does not use light waves, uses electrons (negative) up to 2 million times

Question 4

transmission electron microscope

Answer 4

uses electrons. electrons are passed through very thin specimens

Question 5

What structure control how much light passes through the specimen

Answer 5

diaphragm

Question 6

why should you never use the coarse adjustment knob on high power?

Answer 6

it will crack your slide

Question 7

when do you use fine adjustment

Answer 7

high power

Question 8

how do you switch objectives

Answer 8

rotate nosepiece

Question 9

how do you prevent slide from slipping on the stage

Answer 9

use stage clips