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Laboratory Safety & Microscope Quiz

Test your knowledge on laboratory safety and the proper usage of microscopes with this engaging quiz. Designed for students, teachers, and lab enthusiasts, it covers essential safety protocols and microscope operation techniques to ensure a comprehensive understanding.

10 multiple choice questions
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Learn important safety measures

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Which microscope uses sound waves to measure the depth of internal layers of its sample?

Scanning helium microscope

Scanning acoustic microscope

Fluorescence micorscope

None of the above

When using any sort of fire in the lab, what's the minimum diameter of the area that must be kept clear to ensure the lab's safety?

24''

36''

48''

There is no such rule

Which objective lens has the maximum working distance when the stage is set to its lowest position?

Scanning objective lens

Low-power objective lens

High-power objective lens

Oil immersion objective lens

How do you measure the total magnification of a compound microscope?

Multiply 10 by the magnification of the objective lens being used

Multiply 15 by the magnification of the objective lens being used

Multiply 25 by the magnification of the objective lens being used

Multiply the magnification of the ocular lens with the magnification of the objective lens

In the event of a chemical splashing onto your eye(s) or skin, how long should you flush the affected area with water for?

At least 10 minutes

At least 15 minutes

At least 20 minutes

Don't flush water and inform your supervisor

Which of the following is one of the steps that must be done after finishing your use of the compound microscope?

Put the scanning objective lens at the position over the condenser

Remove the objective lenses from the microscope

Place the microscope in its designated cabinet with the objective lenses facing your way

Raise the stage to its highest position

Which of the following adjustments must be made when no image appears in the low-power objective lens?

Dim the light source

Use the coarse adjustment knob

Use the fine adjustment knob

Lower the stage

Which of the following adjustments must be made when an unclear image appears in the high-power objective lens?

Dim the light source

Use the course adjustment knob

Use the fine adjustment knob

Lower the stage

Which of the following represents a correct relationship between two variables?

As the distance field of view increases, the magnification increases

As the resolving power increases, the magnification increases

As the contrast increases, the working distance increases

As the resolving power decreases, the magnification increases

When using a compound microscope, you should adjust the interpupillary distance match which of the following?

The distance between your eyes

The brightness illuminated

The objective lens used

The height of the stage

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