Microscope- ai Flashcards
What is the function of a microscope?
To magnify small objects for better visibility.
What is the part of a microscope that supports the slide being viewed?
Stage.
What is the lens closest to the object being viewed called?
Objective lens.
What is the lens closest to the eye called?
Eyepiece lens.
What is the part of the microscope that controls the amount of light passing through the specimen?
Diaphragm.
What is the part of the microscope that moves the stage up and down for focusing?
Fine adjustment knob.
What is the part of the microscope that moves the stage quickly for initial focusing?
Coarse adjustment knob.
What is the total magnification when using a microscope with a 10x eyepiece and a 40x objective lens?
400x.
True or False: The higher the numerical aperture of the objective lens, the greater the resolution.
True.
What is the part of the microscope that holds the objective lenses and can be rotated to change magnification?
Nosepiece.
What is the part of the microscope that provides the light source for viewing the specimen?
Illuminator.
What is the part of the microscope that contains the ocular lens?
Head.
What is the part of the microscope that supports the tube and connects it to the base?
Arm.
What is the part of the microscope that provides stability and support?
Base.
What is the function of the condenser in a microscope?
To focus light onto the specimen.