Microscope Flashcards
1
Q
How do you work out total magnification
A
Magnification of the objective lens X magnification of the eyepiece lens
2
Q
What is the name of the object that you want to look at with a microscope ?
A
Specimen
3
Q
How to make a slide ?
A
Place the specimen with a drop of water onto a slide and put coverslip on top
4
Q
Job of the coverslip?
A
Stops the specimen from drying out, holds it flat and stops it moving.
5
Q
What additional thing can you do to help you see parts of a cell?
A
Use a dye/ stain
