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Identify the parts of the Microscope
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What you look through to see objects | Eyepiece |
| Knob used for focusing on low and medium power | Coarse Focus Knob |
| Knob used for focusing on high power | Fine Focus Knob |
| Holds all of the objectives(lenses) and turns | Revolving Nosepiece |
| Lens with the red ring and the one you should begin with when focusing- magnifies 40X | Low Power |
| Lens with the yellow ring and magnifies 100X | Medium Power |
| Lens with the blue ring and magnifies 400X | High Power |
| Supports and holds the slides | Stage |
| Clips that hold the slide in place | Stage Clips |
| The bottom of the microscope - used for support | Base |
| Supports the body tube (barrel) and if you move the microscope - one hand should be on it. | Arm |
| Controls the light coming through the stage | Diaphragm |
| Provides light for the object being seen | Light Source |