Light Microscope Flashcards
1
Q
What are the different parts of a light microscope?
A
Tube
Low/mid/high power objective
Stage clips
Condenser
Light
Base
Yoke
Eye piece
Aperture
Light switch
Coarse adjustment
Fine adjustment
2
Q
What are the 3 rules for using a light microscope?
A
Carry carefully
Set up the objective lens while looking at the gap between the lens and cover slip
Clear the stage of used slides before putting away equipment
3
Q
In the triangle ‘IAM’ what does each letter mean?
A
I - size if image
A - actual size
M - magnification
4
Q
Magnification = ?
A
Image size
—————
Actual size
5
Q
Magnification used?
A
Magnification of eyepiece x magnification of objective lens
6
Q
What is the magnification of the eyepiece?
A
10
7
Q
What is the magnification of the objective lens?
A
100
8
Q
Magnification used = ?
A
10 x 100 = 1000
