Microscopes
Label and use a microscope and calculate magnification.
Microscopes
Label and use a microscope and calculate magnification.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Label a microscope
- Describe how to use a microscope to view a slide
- Calculate the magnification of a microscope
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6 Questions
Q1.
When an object is magnified, it looks ...
smaller
the same
Q2.
Which sense organ is used to see objects?
ear
nose
skin
Q3.
Starting with the smallest, sort the items into size order.
Q4.
Which two of the following objects would you need to magnify to see in detail?
car
coin
Q5.
Which piece of equipment is used by scientists to see very small objects in more detail?
periscope
stethoscope
telescope
Q6.
Which two of the following objects would you need to use a microscope to see?
a house
a rock
6 Questions
Q1.
A is an image produced using a microscope.
Q2.
Match the parts of a microscope to their function.
to make the image clearer
to hold the slide in place
to magnify the image
to direct light through the specimen
Q3.
A is found underneath a microscope stage.
Q4.
To view a specimen using a microscope, a is placed on the stage.
Q5.
What is the total magnification power of a microscope that has a ×10 eyepiece lens and a ×40 objective lens?
×4
×50
Q6.
How is the total magnification of a microscope calculated?
objective lens magnification - eyepiece magnification
objective lens magnification + eyepiece magnification
objective lens magnification ÷ eyepiece magnification