The Microscope

Question 1

What are the parts of a microscope?

Answer 1

1. Eyepiece lens
2. Objective lens
3. Stage
4. Coarse focus
5. Fine focus
6. Light source

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Question 2

Answer 2

eyepiece lens

Question 3

Answer 3

stage

Question 4

Answer 4

light source

Question 5

Answer 5

objective lens

Question 6

Answer 6

coarse focus

Question 7

Answer 7

fine focus

Question 8

What are the steps for using a microscope?

Answer 8

1. Turn the objective lens to the lowest magnification.
2. Secure the slide on the stage using the clips.
3. Move the stage up to the objective lens by turning the coarse focus.
4. Look down the eyepiece lens and move the stage away by turning the coarse focus.
5. To make the image sharper and clearer, turn the fine focus.
6. Rotate the objective lens to get a higher magnification.

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Question 9

How do you calculate total magnification when using a microscope?

Answer 9

Total magnification =
eyepiece magnification x objective magnification.

Question 10

Rules for scientific drawings of cells

Answer 10

1. smooth continuous lines
2. large, with the same proportions
3. stippling
4. a few cells
5. title and label
6. total magnification