Module 1

Question 1

Magnification: parts of the microscope

Answer 1

There are different parts of the microscope that function for different processes.

Question 2

Ocular lens

Answer 2

It is the eyepiece that is looked through. It has a magnification of X10

Question 3

Objective lens

Answer 3

These lenses have different magnification. On a light microscope, you have X10, X20 and X40. This is aways multiplied by the ocular lens. For example, the X40 would be X40 times by X10 which =X400

Question 4

Fine adjustment knob

Answer 4

It is used to bring the specimen into sharp focus. Very sensitive

Question 5

Coarse adjustment knob

Answer 5

Used to move the objective lens or stage up and down.

Question 6

Save this for more magnification

Answer 6

Save

Question 7

IAM Triangle

Answer 7

I=image size
A=actual size
M=Magnification
                 I
              A M 

I =A X M
A=I^M
M=I^A