How do you calculate the total magnification of an image?
The objective multiplied by the lenses (usually 10)
How do you focus a slide?
You adjust the coarse and fine adjustment knobs
What does the diaphragm do for the microscope?
It lets in and controls a certain amount of light
What is parfocal?
Everything that remains in focus
How do you put a microscope away?
Lowest stage, objective, and diaphragm, turn the light and power off, unplug and wrap the cable and cover the microscope after turning the lens back into position