Light Microscope

Question 1

The point through which the magnified images is observed

Answer 1

Eyepiece

Question 2

Responsible for resolving the image (fine & coarse focus adjustments)

Answer 2

Focus mechanism

Question 3

Rotating device that allows for selection of objective lens

Answer 3

Revolving nosepiece

Question 4

Magnifies image of specimen

Answer 4

Objective lens

Question 5

Platform on which specimen is positioned

Answer 5

Stage

Question 6

Holds specimen in place

Answer 6

Stage clips

Question 7

Regulates the intensity of light that is projected onto the slide

Answer 7

Iris diaphragm

Question 8

Either external (redirected by mirrors) or internal (light bulb within the microscope)

Answer 8

Light source

Question 9

Resolution (define)

Answer 9

Ability of microscope to show 2 objects separately

Question 10

Transmission electron microscope (TEM)

Answer 10

View ultra-thin sections

Question 11

Scanning electron microscopes (SEM)

Answer 11

Creates image of surface structures

Question 12

How many objective lens do microscopes have?

Answer 12

Four

Question 13

What are the objective lenses referred to as?

Answer 13

Low, medium & high

Question 14

Total Magnification = ??

Answer 14

Image/Actual