Microscope Calibrations Flashcards
1
Q
When do we use eyepiece graticule & stage micrometer
A
if you want to know the size of your specimen
2
Q
What is the eyepiece graticule
A
The eyepiece graticule is fitted onto the eyepiece. It has numbers but no units
3
Q
What is the stage micrometer
A
It is a microscopic ruler on a special slide w an accurate scale, placed on the stage. The ruler is 1mm long, & divided into 100 divisions. Each division is 0.01mm or 10μm. It is used to work out the value of each of the divisions on the eyepiece graticule at a particular magnification
4
Q
What does EPU stand for
A
Eye piece unit
5
Q
see showbie for eg
A
