CHAPTER 1 ( SCIENCE ) : Microscopes Flashcards
What is the use of a microscope?
To look at the anatomy of small organisms
To find the magnification of the microscope, what do you do?
You need to multiply the magnification of the objective lens by the ocular lens
How do you calculate the actual size of a cell using the size of the cell that appears on a microscope and the magnification?
Divide the size that appears to be by the magnification
When looking at a specimen on your slide, you should always start with the…
low objective lens
The ________ of the microscope would show you the MOST zoomed in image, or the SMALLEST field of view.
high power objective
The higher the magnification, the ________ you see of the specimen.
less
When using/carrying a microscope, which part must we hold?
Always use two hands with one
hand supporting the base and
the other hand holding the arm.
A light microscope is also referred to as a?
Compound microscope
The two knobs used for focusing the image include fine adjustment knob and?
Course adjustment knob
On the microscope stage, what is used to hold the glass slides in place and prevent it from moving?
Stage clip
