Question

task 3: crossword
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1. the 10x lens is usually the __ power lens.
2. visually enlarging a specimen using lenses.
3. the high power lens usually provides __ x magnification.
4. this supports the weight of the microscope.
5. the part you look into.
6. the __ lens focuses light onto the specimen.

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1. this controls the size of a hole under the stage.
2. the illuminator is also the __.
3. this supports the slide that contains the specimen.
4. if you look into a microscope with a 10x ocular lens and a 40x objective lens, what is your total magnification?
5. this connects the eyepiece to the rotating nosepiece.
6. the rotating __ can be moved to switch between the objective lenses.
7. the __ adjustment knob is the first one used to focus onto the specimen.

Explanation:

These are questions related to the parts and functions of a microscope. Knowledge of microscope - related terms is required to fill in the crossword. For example, total magnification is calculated by multiplying the magnification of the ocular lens and the objective lens.

Answer:

1. low
2. diaphragm
3. light source
4. stage
5. 400
6. magnification
7. body tube
8. nosepiece
9. 40
10. coarse
11. base
12. eyepiece
13. condenser