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What is the purpose of a compound microscope?
What is the purpose of a compound microscope?
- To view samples at high magnification (correct)
- To observe samples using incident light illumination
- To view samples at low magnification
- To view samples using only one lens
Which component of a compound microscope is important for regulating how light hits the sample?
Which component of a compound microscope is important for regulating how light hits the sample?
- Condenser lens
- Objective lenses
- Iris diaphragm (correct)
- Ocular lens
What is the range of magnifications typically achieved by a compound microscope?
What is the range of magnifications typically achieved by a compound microscope?
- 40 - 1000x (correct)
- 100 - 500x
- 5 - 50x
- 10 - 100x
What type of illumination is usually used in a stereo- or dissecting microscope?
What type of illumination is usually used in a stereo- or dissecting microscope?
How many optical paths and eyepieces does a stereo- or dissecting microscope use?
How many optical paths and eyepieces does a stereo- or dissecting microscope use?
What is the purpose of a condenser lens and iris diaphragm in a compound microscope?
What is the purpose of a condenser lens and iris diaphragm in a compound microscope?
How does a compound microscope achieve high magnification?
How does a compound microscope achieve high magnification?
What is the typical range of magnification for a stereo- or dissecting microscope?
What is the typical range of magnification for a stereo- or dissecting microscope?
How does a stereo- or dissecting microscope provide slightly different viewing angles to the left and right eyes?
How does a stereo- or dissecting microscope provide slightly different viewing angles to the left and right eyes?
Why do larger objects need to be sliced to be viewed efficiently in a compound microscope?
Why do larger objects need to be sliced to be viewed efficiently in a compound microscope?
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