I. Microscopes - History, General Information, and Use Quiz
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11 questions
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Microscopy uses microscopes to study objects not seen by the naked eye.
Microscopy uses microscopes to study objects not seen by the naked eye.
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Use the supplemental information provided to you on your Google Classroom Assignment.
The cost of our microscopes is about $500.
Use the supplemental information provided to you on your Google Classroom Assignment.
The cost of our microscopes is about $500.
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What happens if you intentionally break or damage a microscope?
What happens if you intentionally break or damage a microscope?
Be careful!
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What objective must be in place when you remove a slide or place a new slide on the stage? This is also correct for when cleaning up and storing the microscope.
What objective must be in place when you remove a slide or place a new slide on the stage? This is also correct for when cleaning up and storing the microscope.
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Describe a wet mount.
Describe a wet mount.
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Describe a cover slip.
Describe a cover slip.
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Which direction should the microscope's arm be placed on the shelf or table after you put it away?
Which direction should the microscope's arm be placed on the shelf or table after you put it away?
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Describe what you do when you lift or move a microscope from one place to another.
Describe what you do when you lift or move a microscope from one place to another.
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At the end of the class or day, the microscope has a protective cover that is slipped over it when it is not in use.
At the end of the class or day, the microscope has a protective cover that is slipped over it when it is not in use.
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When preparing the microscope to be covered up at the end of lab/class/day, 1) the body tube has to be turned around to fit inside the protective cover,2) the mechanical stage is centered so it won't damage the protective cover, 3) the stage is placed in its lowest position,4) the stage is clean meaning that the slide has been removed and there isn't any water or debris on the stage,5) the scanning objective (lowest magnification objective) is in place, and6) the light source is switched off.
When preparing the microscope to be covered up at the end of lab/class/day,
1) the body tube has to be turned around to fit inside the protective cover,
2) the mechanical stage is centered so it won't damage the protective cover,
3) the stage is placed in its lowest position,
4) the stage is clean meaning that the slide has been removed and there isn't any water or debris on the stage,
5) the scanning objective (lowest magnification objective) is in place, and
6) the light source is switched off.
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Describe who is responsible for clean-up at the end of the lab or class period.
Describe who is responsible for clean-up at the end of the lab or class period.