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

What is the function of the clips on a microscope?

<p>Supports the slide during focusing (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a compound microscope?

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

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

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

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

<p>Provide additional magnification (A)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the Condenser typically found in a microscope?

<p>Immediately beneath the hole of the stage (C)</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) (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers
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