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What is the function of a microscope?
To magnify small objects that are too small to be seen by the naked eye
What is the most widely used type of microscope?
Light Microscope
What is the main difference between Light Microscope and Electron Microscope?
Light Microscope uses light to produce images, while Electron Microscope uses beams of electrons
What is the function of the fine adjustment knob on a microscope?
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What does a compound microscope have that a simple microscope does not?
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What supports the upper parts of a microscope and is used for carrying the microscope?
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What is the function of the condenser in a microscope?
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How is total magnification calculated in a microscope?
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What is the function of the stage clips in a microscope?
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What should be done before using the oil immersion lens in a microscope?
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Which part of the microscope connects the eyepiece to the objective lenses?
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What is the role of the diaphragm in a microscope?
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In a microscope, what is meant by resolution?
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What is denoted by 'X' when referring to magnification in microscopes?
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What is meant by 'stage control' in relation to microscopes?
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What should be done after connecting a light microscope to an outlet?
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What is the function of the fine adjustment knob on a microscope?
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What does a compound microscope have that a simple microscope does not?
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What is the main difference between a light microscope and an electron microscope?
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What is the support system of a microscope?
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What is the function of the condenser in a microscope?
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What is the function of the course adjustment knob on a microscope?
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What is the function of the stage clips in a microscope?
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What is the purpose of the condenser in a microscope?
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What should be done before using the oil immersion lens in a microscope?
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What is the total magnification if the objective lens is forty times (40X) and the eyepiece lens is ten times (10X)?
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How is the light focused on the specimen in a microscope?
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What is the main function of the diaphragm in a microscope?
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What should be done after placing a slide on the stage of a microscope?
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How is the total magnification of an object calculated in a microscope?
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What is the function of the nose piece in a microscope?
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What is the role of the stage control in a microscope?
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