What is it?

• What does microscopy refer to?

  The use of microscopes
• What are the main components of a light microscope?

  Base, arm, light source, stage, lenses
• What supports the entire light microscope?

  The base at the bottom
• What is the function of the arm in a microscope?

  It connects the base to the top
• What type of light source can be used in a microscope?

  A lamp or a mirror
• Where is the stage located on a light microscope?

  Just above the light source
• How many objective lenses are typically found in a light microscope?

  Three objective lenses
• What are the typical magnifications of objective lenses?

  10x, 20x, and 50x magnifications
• What is the function of the eyepiece lens?

  To look into the microscope
• What do the coarse and fine focusing knobs do?

  Help get the image in focus
• What does the term 'object' refer to in microscopy?

  The real object being observed
• How is the term 'image' defined in microscopy?

  The visual representation seen through the microscope
• How do the terms 'object' and 'image' differ in microscopy?

  The object is real; the image is visual
• How does light travel through a light microscope?

  It reflects through the object and lenses
• What is magnification in microscopy?

  How many times larger the image is
• What is the equation for magnification?

  Magnification = image size / object size
• If an image is 1000 times larger than the object, what is the magnification?

  1000 times
• What does resolution refer to in microscopy?

  The shortest distance between distinguishable points
• How does resolution affect image quality?

  Higher resolution means more detail visible
• What happens to the image if the resolution is low?

  The image appears blurry and less detailed
• What is the relationship between magnification and resolution?

  Higher magnification can lead to lower resolution
• What are the key terms related to microscopy?

  • Object: The real sample being observed
  • Image: The visual representation seen through the microscope
  • Magnification: How many times larger the image is than the object
  • Resolution: The shortest distance between distinguishable points
• What is the process of light travel in a light microscope?

  1. Light hits the mirror and reflects upwards
  2. Light passes through the object on the stage
  3. Light goes through an objective lens
  4. Light travels through the eyepiece lens
  5. Light enters the observer's eye
• How does resolution affect the clarity of images in microscopy?

  • Higher resolution allows for more detail
  • Lower resolution results in a blurrier image
  • Resolution is crucial for distinguishing features
• What is the significance of the magnification equation?

  • Magnification = image size / object size
  • Helps calculate how much larger the image appears
  • Essential for understanding microscope capabilities