Microscope

Question 1

ocular lens

Answer 1

-typically magnification of 10x
Has 4 objecting lens
1. 4x scanning objective
2. 10x low power
3. 40x high dry power 
4. 100x oil immersion

Question 2

resolution

Answer 2

-distinguish detail

Question 3

magnification

Answer 3

-magnification increases light intensity decreases
-need to make adjustments with (iris diaphragm)
as you move btw high(40x) and low power(10x)
-magnification increases depth of field decreases
reference to vertical distance

Question 4

Total magnification

Answer 4

ocular mag X objective mag

Question 5

high power

Answer 5

use less light

Question 6

fine adjustment knob

Answer 6

part of the microscope that is used for focusing finer details of specimen being viewed.

Sharpens the image under all powers

Question 7

course adjustment

Answer 7

quick focusing by moving the objective lens or stage up and down. It is used for initial focusing

Question 8

iris diaphragm

Answer 8

controls the amount of light reaching the specimen.