Microscopes - SB1

Question 1

What are the magnifying lenses called on a microscope

Answer 1

objective lens

Question 2

What is the main platform called

Answer 2

A stage

Question 3

name all the parts of the microscope

Answer 3

Stage
Objective lens
Mirror/light
Adjustment knobs
Eye piece 
Slide
Cover slip

Question 4

Why is a light microscope named as such?

Answer 4

Because it uses a form of light reflection/ light source under the stage to get a clearer image

Question 5

What is an electron microscope?

Answer 5

It is a microscope used for identifying electrons

Question 6

What are the qualities of an electron microscope

Answer 6

Greater magnification
Image in black and white
Clearer image

Question 7

Describe the method of preparing a slide

Answer 7

1. Gather equipment: slide, cover slip, methylene blue, specimen piece, gloves, tweezers
2. Put on gloves and clean slide
3. Use tweezers to remove a small sample of specimen piece and place onto centre of slide
4. place a DROP of methylene blue on top of specimen and secure with coverslip over slide
5. now slide can be secured on to stage

Question 8

Method for preparing a microscope examination

Answer 8

1. Collect light microscope
2. Place slide onto stage and secure with clips
3. Set objective lens to lowest setting
4. Use adjustment knobs to raise and drop platform to alter focus
5. Adjust objective lens if object is still not focused
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 whilst looking through eye piece to monitor focus