10 Questions
What part of the microscope is used to reflect light from an external light source up through the bottom of the stage?
Illuminator
Which part of the compound microscope supports the tube and connects it to the base?
Arm
What is the function of the objective lens in a compound microscope?
To enlarge the image
Which part of the microscope is used for support and forms the bottom of the microscope?
Base
What is the purpose of the condenser lens in a microscope?
To focus the light onto the specimen
What is the function of the rack stop in a microscope?
To prevent the high power objective lens from hitting the slide
What does an Abbe condenser do in a microscope?
Controls the light passing through the specimen before entering the objective lens
What is the purpose of a mechanical stage in a microscope?
To move the slide around by turning two knobs
What is the significance of DIN standard in microscope objective lenses?
It is a German standard adopted internationally for optical quality
What is the role of a revolving nosepiece or turret in a microscope?
It holds two or more objective lenses and can be rotated to easily change power
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