Compound Microscope Magnification

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What is the magnifying power of the compound microscope?

  • The distance from the slide to the objective lens
  • The magnification of the objective lens (correct)
  • The wavelength of light used
  • The eyepiece diameter

What contributes to the magnifying power of the compound microscope?

  • The height of the microscope stand
  • The color of the stage
  • The objective lens magnification and the eyepiece magnification (correct)
  • The weight of the microscope

How is the total magnification calculated in a compound microscope?

  • By dividing the magnification of the objective lens by the magnification of the eyepiece
  • By multiplying the magnification of the objective lens by the magnification of the eyepiece (correct)
  • By adding the magnification of the objective lens to the magnification of the eyepiece
  • By subtracting the magnification of the objective lens from the magnification of the eyepiece

What is the purpose of a microscope?

<p>To view tiny organisms and objects (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the microscope contains the magnifying lenses?

<p>Eyepiece (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the stage in a microscope?

<p>To support the slide being observed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the objective lens of a microscope is changed from high to low power?

<p>The magnification decreases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the diaphragm in a microscope?

<p>To control the amount of light reaching the specimen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main topic of the article?

<p>The functioning of a microscope (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a microscope?

<p>To study tiny organisms and structures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of microscopy in scientific research?

<p>It enables the study of microscopic organisms and cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the article?

<p>The applications of microscopy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of objects can be observed using a microscope?

<p>Bacteria and cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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