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T#2 Scopes
This stack includes both terms/defs AND "target practice" with images.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| compound light microscope | a tool that uses lenses and light to magnify an image |
| magnification | visual enlargement of an image using lenses or technology |
| image | what you see after light passes through the lenses of a microscope |
| temporary wet mount slide | a slide made using a drop of water and a cover slip to view a specimen |
| preserved slide | a slide prepared using chemicals to make a specimen last a long time |
| specimen | word used to name any object being studied under the microscope |
| field of view | how large of an area you can see across when looking at something through a microscope |
| slide | thin piece of glass where you place a specimen |
| cover slip | thin piece of glass that is placed ON TOP of a specimen |
| dropper | piece of equipment used to add water to a wet mount slide |
| coarse adjustment knob | what you use to change the focus under low and medium power |
| fine adjustment knob | what you use to change the focus under high power |
| high power objective | the longest of the lenses attached to the revolving nosepiece |
| low power objective | shortest of the lenses attached to the revolving nosepiece |
| stage aperture | the opening in the stage which allows light to shine from the lamp onto the specimen |
| diaphragm | this is how you ADJUST the amount of light shining on the specimen |
| eyepiece | this is the lens you look through |
| stage | this is where you place the slide |
| lens wipe | this is what you use to clean the objectives and the eyepiece |
| depth of field | how far up and down you can see when looking at something through a microscope |
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