exp 2.1 to use a light microscope

Question 1

function of the eyepiece

Answer 1

magnify image

Question 2

function of objective lens

Answer 2

magnify image

Question 3

function of the nosepiece

Answer 3

rotates to desired objective lens

Question 4

function of the condenser

Answer 4

focuses light

Question 5

function of the diaphragm

Answer 5

adjusts amount of light

Question 6

function of the coarse focus

Answer 6

approximate focus

Question 7

function of the fine focus

Answer 7

precise focus

Question 8

how do i use the microscope

Answer 8

turn nose piece to desired objective lens- always start with the lowest power
lower stage as far as it will go
place slide on stage and secure in place using clips
use coarse focus to focus the image approximately and the fine focus to focus the image precisely
when changing the objective lens ensure to lower the stage before to avoid damage to the microsope and the slide

Question 9

how do we focus the image

Answer 9

use coarse focus to focus the image approximately and the fine focus to focus the image precisely