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Microscop definition
Question | Answer |
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Eyepice | usually contains a 10x lens |
Arm | supports the upper part of the microscope; serves as a handle |
Stage Clip | usually one on each side of hole slide in stage; helps hold slides into place |
Coarse Adjustment Knob | raises and lowers the stage or objective lenses |
Fine Adjustment Knob | raises and lowers the stage a tiny distance for exact focusing |
Base | supports the microscope; serves as handle |
Light | sends light through the hole in the stage to illuminate specimen on slide |
Diaphragm | wheel or lever that adjusts amount f light that passes through hole in stage; provides proper contrast |
Stage | supports the slides |
objective lenses | used in combination with the eyepiece to provide a range of magnification |
nosepeice | holds the objective lenses; rotates to enable changing magnification |