12 Questions
What was a component of Leeuwenhoek's microscope?
A skewer to impale the object and rotate it
How does a lens in a microscope work?
It bends light and focuses it in one spot
What determines whether a microscope is simple or compound?
The number of lenses it contains
Which type of microscope can magnify up to 1,000,000X?
Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
What type of image does a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) produce?
Detailed cell parts inside a cell
What is the function of the convex lens in a compound light microscope?
Magnify and focus the image inside the body tube
What is the function of the Nose Piece in a microscope?
Increase the magnification of the objective lenses
Which part of a microscope increases the magnification from usually 10x to 40x?
Objective Lenses
What is the role of the Arm in a microscope?
Support the microscope when carried
Which part of a microscope is responsible for holding the slide/specimen in place on the stage?
Stage Clips
How is the total magnification of a microscope determined?
By multiplying powers of the eyepiece by objective lenses
What is the function of the Diaphragm in a microscope?
Control the amount of light on the slide/specimen
Test your knowledge on the parts and functions of a microscope, including the body tube, nose piece, and more. Learn about magnification and the components that determine total magnification. This quiz is based on lecture notes from 'The Microscope PART 2'.
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