Lab 2: Compound Microscope

Question 1

What is the formula for total magnification?

Answer 1

Eyepiece magnification × Objective magnification

Question 2

If eyepiece = 10x and objective = 45x, total magnification = ?

Answer 2

450x

Question 3

Why does the letter “j” appear inverted?

Answer 3

Microscopes use convex lenses that invert the image

Question 4

Which knob should you NOT use with HPO?

Answer 4

Coarse adjustment knob (to avoid breaking slide)

Question 5

Name 3 main parts of the microscope.

Answer 5

Eyepiece, objective lenses, stage, diaphragm, adjustment knobs