Calibrating a Microscope

Question 1

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Answer 1

Fix the stage micrometer into place on the stage.

Question 2

2

Answer 2

Look through the eyepiece to line up the micrometer and the graticule.

Question 3

3

Answer 3

Count the number of graticule divisions that fit into one micrometer division

Question 4

4

Answer 4

Use the formula below to calculate the size of each graticule division at that magnification:


graticule division
=size of one micrometer division / number of graticule divisions