Microscope

Question 1

What are microscopes?

Answer 1

Microscopes are instruments used to study and look at objects that are too small to be seen with the naked eye.

Question 2

Eyepiece function

Answer 2

The lens to which you hold your eye and which enlarges the object

Question 3

Tube function

Answer 3

Keeps the eye piece and the objectives at the right distance from each other

Question 4

Coarse focus

Answer 4

Used to move the stage upwards and downwards

Question 5

Fine focus

Answer 5

Used to obtain a clear image of the object

Question 6

Arm

Answer 6

Connect the stage and the base and supports the objectives

Question 7

Stage

Answer 7

Supports the microscope slides over the opening which allows light through from the light source

Question 8

Stage clips

Answer 8

Clamps the slide

Question 9

Diaphragm

Answer 9

Controls the amount of light moving to and through the object. It also focuses the light rays from the light source

Question 10

Light source

Answer 10

Reflects light upwards to the opening of the stage

Question 11

Base

Answer 11

The solid base that supports the microscope