microscope lab quiz

If the ocular lens magnifies a specimen 10x, and the objective lens used magnifies the specimen 35x, what is the total magnification being used to observe the specimen?

350x

Resolution

ability to discriminate two close objects as seperate

you should always start your observation of specimens with the oil immersion lens

false

total magnification

objective lens x ocular lens

the microscope slide rests on the ___ while being viewed.

stage

field

the area you see through the microscope

working distance

the distance between the specimen and the objective lens

Your lab microscope is parfocal. This means that __________.

the slide should be almost in focus when changing to higher magnifications

depth of field

the thickness of the plane that is clearly in focus

how do you clean the lenses of your microscope?

with special lens paper and cleaner