How does a light microscope work?
Q: How does a light microscope work?
A: A light microscope works like a refracting telescope with the object being very close to the objective lens.
Q: What is a slide used for in a light microscope?
A: A slide is used to hold the object being studied, for example a tiny organism.
Q: How is the slide held in place on the microscope's stage?
A: The clips on the microscope's flat stage hold the slide in place.
Q: What does adjusting the stage of a microscope allow the user to do?
A: Adjusting the stage allows the user to add more light and to allow different layers of the object to be in focus.
Q: How does the mirror at the bottom of a microscope play a role in observing an object?
A: The mirror reflects light rays up to the object through a hole in the stage.
Q: What is the function of objective lenses in a microscope?
A: Objective lenses magnify the image of the object being observed.
Q: What magnification range is available for a light microscope commonly used in colleges and high schools?
A: The top magnification for many microscopes used in colleges and high schools is 40x, with the option of having 4x and 8x.
