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Parts of a Microscope

Parts of the compound light microscope, magnification, resolution, focusing, slide preparation and care.

  • Beginner
  • 15questions
  • 14min
  • Topic: Microscopy
  • School · BSc

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Sample Questions

What You'll Be Asked

  1. On which flat part of a compound light microscope is the slide placed for viewing?
  2. A microscope has a 10× eyepiece and a 40× objective lens in use. What is the total magnification?
  3. When viewing with the high-power objective, only the fine focus knob should be used to sharpen the image.

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