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What is the function of the diaphragm in a microscope?
What is the function of the diaphragm in a microscope?
- Adjusts the magnification of the lens
- Controls the amount of light going through the specimen (correct)
- Supports the stage for holding the specimen
- Regulates the up and down movements of the stage
How is the intensity and size of the cone of light adjusted in a microscope?
How is the intensity and size of the cone of light adjusted in a microscope?
- By rotating a knob on top of the microscope
- Through adjusting the height of the arm
- By changing the magnification of the eyepiece
- Using a rotating disk with different sized holes controlled by the diaphragm (correct)
Where is the condenser located in a microscope?
Where is the condenser located in a microscope?
- On top of the rotating disk
- Attached to the arm of the microscope
- Above the eyepiece
- Below the stage (correct)
