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Microscope
parts of a MIcroscope
Term | Definition |
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rotating nosepiece | used to change the magnification |
coarse adjustment | used for the first focusing on low power |
light source | provides light for the microscope |
diaphragm | used to control the amount of light [to make the slide look brighter or dimmer] |
base and arm | you should always hold the microscope with the _______ and the _______ |
stage | where you place your slide |
fine adjustment | only used for focusing on medium or high power |
objective lens | the lens nearest to the object being viewed |
clips | holds the slide in place |
eyepiece | lens at the top that you look through |