Microscope

Question 1

Total Magnification

Answer 1

Is equal to the power of the ocular lens multiplied by the power of the objective

Question 2

Resolution

Answer 2

The ability to discriminate two close objects as seperate

Question 3

Field

Answer 3

The area you see through the microscope

Question 4

Working Distance

Answer 4

Distance from the bottom of the objective to the surface of the slide

Question 5

Parfocal

Answer 5

The slide is focused at higher magnifications once it has been focused at lower magnifications

Question 6

Base

Answer 6

Provides a sturdy flat surface to support and steady the microscope

Question 7

Substage Light

Answer 7

Sends a light upward through the microscope

Question 8

Light Control Knob

Answer 8

Controls the intensity of the light passing through the specimen

Question 9

Stage

Answer 9

Platform that the slide rests on

Question 10

Mechanical Stage

Answer 10

Controls the movement of the slide

Question 11

Condenser

Answer 11

Concentrates light on the specimen

Question 12

Iris Diaphragm Lever

Answer 12

Provides Contrast

Question 13

Coarse Adjustment Knob

Answer 13

Make large adjustment to the height of the stage to focus the specimen

Question 14

Fine Adjustment knob

Answer 14

Used for precise focusing

Question 15

Head

Answer 15

Provides support for the objective lens system and place of attachment for the eyepieces which house the ocular lenses

Question 16

Arm

Answer 16

Connects the base with the head

Question 17

Nosepiece

Answer 17

Carries the objective lenses and permits the positioning of the lenses