10 Questions
What is the purpose of a compound microscope?
To view samples at high magnification
Which component of a compound microscope is important for regulating how light hits the sample?
Iris diaphragm
What is the range of magnifications typically achieved by a compound microscope?
40 - 1000x
What type of illumination is usually used in a stereo- or dissecting microscope?
Reflected light illumination
How many optical paths and eyepieces does a stereo- or dissecting microscope use?
Two optical paths and two eyepieces
What is the purpose of a condenser lens and iris diaphragm in a compound microscope?
Regulating how light hits the sample
How does a compound microscope achieve high magnification?
By the combined effect of two sets of lenses: the ocular lens and the objective lenses
What is the typical range of magnification for a stereo- or dissecting microscope?
2 - 100x
How does a stereo- or dissecting microscope provide slightly different viewing angles to the left and right eyes?
By using two separate optical paths with two objectives and two eyepieces
Why do larger objects need to be sliced to be viewed efficiently in a compound microscope?
To allow light to pass through the sample (transmitted light illumination)
Learn about the differences between compound and stereo microscopes, their uses, and how they work. Explore the magnification levels and the lenses involved in compound microscopes.
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