Multiple Choice Quiz on Compound Microscope Parts and Functions

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1. Identify the microscope type in the above figure
simple microscope
binocular microscope
compound microscope
simple dissecting microscope
2. In the figure, labeled ‘F’ is involved in the magnification and improvement of primary image produced. It is called the
Objective
eye piece
diaphragm
stage
3. In the figure ‘J’ is the mirror which has
a plain side and a convex side
a plain side and a concave side
a concave side and a convex side
a plain mirror on both sides
4. The parts ‘A’ and ‘B’ are meant for focusing the objects. ‘A’ is for getting the focusing approximately done and ‘B’ is used to make the focusing exact. The parts A and B are
A-Objective, B-eye piece
A-eye piece, B- Objective
A-coarse adjustment, B-fine adjustment
A-fine adjustment, B-coarse adjustment
5. The part labeled ‘C’ is for holding the microscope. It is called as
body
body tube
stage
arm
6. It is used to control the amount of light passes through the condenser. In the figure, the part labeled ‘I’ is the
concave mirror
condenser
diaphragm
nose piece
7. This lenses are of short focal length intended to produce magnified primary image of the object. The part labeled ‘G’ is
ocular
eye piece
objectives
diaphragm
8. It is the horizontal platform where the glass slide with the material is placed. The part labeled ‘H’ is the
stage with stage clips
body tube with the objectives
nose piece with the ocular
condenser and the diaphragm
9. The part labeled ‘K’ is meant for concentrating light to the object from the mirror below. It is the
diaphragm
Objective
mirror
condenser
10. It is the expanded two armed horse-shoe shaped region that supports the microscope. The part labeled ‘E’ is
foot or base
stage
nose piece
body tube
11. It is the vertical hollow tube that carries the objectives and the eye piece at a convenient distance. The part labeled ‘D’ isbr /> stage
body tube
foot
arm
12. The magnification of an object =
magnification of the eye piece + magnification of the objective
magnification of the eye piece X magnification of the objective
magnification of the eye piece - magnification of the objective
magnification of the eye piece / magnification of the objective
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