sci8 microscope quiz

Question 1

eye piece

Answer 1

The eyepiece magnifies the image,
usually 10.

Question 2

low power objective lens

Answer 2

The low-power objective lens further
magnifies the image, up to 4.

Question 3

medium power objective lens

Answer 3

The medium-power objective lens further
magnify the image, from 10X.

Question 4

high-power objective lens

Answer 4

The high-power objective lens further
magnify the image, from 40.

Question 5

nosepiece

Answer 5

• The nosepiece holds the objectives
  and can be turned to change from one
  objective to another.

Question 6

body tube

Answer 6

The body tube maintains the correct
distance between the eyepiece and
the objectives. This dis-tance is
usually about 25 cm (10 in.), the
normal distance for reading and
viewing objects with the naked eye.

Question 7

coarse adjustment knob

Answer 7

The coarse adjustment knob moves
the stage up and down in large
increments to allow gross positioning and focusing
of the objective lens.

Question 8

fine adjustment knob

Answer 8

The fine adjustment knob moves the
stage slightly to bring the image into
sharp focus.

Question 9

• The stage

Answer 9

• The stage supports a slide.

Question 10

stage clips

Answer 10

• The stage clips secure the slide in
  position for viewing.

Question 11

light source

Answer 11

The light source provides light for viewing the
image.

Question 12

arm

Answer 12

The arm supports the body tube.

Question 13

base

Answer 13

The base supports the microscope.