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What is the purpose of a microscope?
What is the purpose of a microscope?
- To see objects too small for the naked eye (correct)
- To see objects too large for the naked eye
- To magnify images of large samples
- To analyze objects using visible light
What does the term 'microscopic' mean?
What does the term 'microscopic' mean?
- Visible to the naked eye without a microscope
- Only visible under certain lighting conditions
- Invisible under any circumstances
- Invisible to the naked eye without a microscope (correct)
What is the function of the stage clips on a microscope?
What is the function of the stage clips on a microscope?
- Control the intensity of light
- Support the slide being analyzed
- Hold the slide in place (correct)
- Magnify the image
How is the total magnification of an image calculated in an optical microscope?
How is the total magnification of an image calculated in an optical microscope?
What is found in the nosepiece of a microscope?
What is found in the nosepiece of a microscope?