Parts of a Microscope
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What is the function of the handle or arm in a microscope?

  • Attaches the objectives
  • Adjusts the focus
  • Holds the dust shield
  • Supports the microscope (correct)

    • Where is the inclination joint/screw located on a microscope?

  • At the upper end of the body tube
  • At the junction of the pillar and handle (correct)
  • On the clips of the stage
  • Attached to the revolving nosepiece

    • What is the purpose of the dust shield in a microscope?

  • Supports the slide during focusing
  • Protects the lenses of the objectives (correct)
  • Attaches to the revolving nosepiece
  • Used for delicate focusing

    • Where are the adjustment knobs located on a microscope?

    <p>On either side of the body tube</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the clips on a microscope?

    <p>Supports the slide during focusing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the mirror rack in a microscope?

    <p>Reflects light to illuminate the slide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a compound microscope?

    <p>Magnifying objects through a series of lenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the microscope helps in making the object appear bigger?

    <p>Objective lenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the eyepiece binoculars in a microscope?

    <p>Provide additional magnification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the microscope should be handled with care to prevent damage to the lenses?

    <p>Objective lenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the condenser lens in a compound microscope?

    <p>Concentrate light onto the object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the microscope is responsible for controlling the amount of light that reaches the specimen?

    <p>Diaphragm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the Ocular or Eyepiece found in a microscope?

    <p>At the draw tube through which the observer peeps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Oil immersion Objective on a microscope?

    <p>Provides a much bigger degree of magnification, especially for studying microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Iris diaphragm in a microscope?

    <p>Regulates the amount of light reflected by the mirror on the object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the Condenser typically found in a microscope?

    <p>Immediately beneath the hole of the stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of Objective forms a bigger image of the object in a microscope?

    <p>Low Power Objective (LPO)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Mirror in a microscope?

    <p>Collects and directs light to the object</p> Signup and view all the answers

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