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Microscope partsuses
microscope parts and their functions
Question | Answer |
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this part moves the stage up and down to help you get the specimen into view | coarse adjustment knob |
this part on the side of the microscope is used to support it when it is carried | arm |
these are found on the nosepiece and range from low to high power | objective lenses |
this part holds the objective lenses and is able to rotate to change magnification | nosepiece |
this part allows you to view the image on the stage and contains the ocular lens | eyepiece |
the bottom part of the microscope | base |
small glass plate on which specimen are placed for viewing | slide |
projects light upwards through the diaphragm to allow you to see the specimen | light source |
these are used to hold a slide in place on the stage | stage clips |
refers to the degree of magnification for a lens | power |
part of the microscope that supports the slide that is being viewed | stage |
name for the small plastic or glass piece that is used to cover a water drop on a slide | cover slip |
this part of the microscope helps you adjust the amount of light that reaches the specimen | diaphragm |
this part moves the stage slightly to help you sharpen or "fine" tune your view of the specimen | fine adjustment knob |