Microscope Flashcards
1
Q
What type of microscope used in a school laboratory is a _____ microscope
A
Compound
2
Q
How many lenses does a compound microscope use?
A
Two
3
Q
Name the two lenses on a compound microscope
A
Eyepiece
Objective lens
4
Q
_______ can be varied depending on the size of the specimen and the lwvel of detail.
A
Magnification
5
Q
Magnification of the microscope =
A
Magnification of the eyepiece x mag of the lens.
6
Q
The smallest thing seen with the naked eye is?
A
0.05mm
7
Q
What is the best unit to measure cells?
A
Micrometre
8
Q
What unit would you use to measure a virus?
A
Nanometre
