click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Microscope vocab
Know the parts of a compound microscope and key jobs of each part
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Arm | support |
| Eyepiece | look through and magnify object |
| Body Tube | contain light and hold parts |
| Coarse focus/adjustment knob | focus the object, use first |
| Fine focus/adjustment knob | focus the object, use if needed |
| Revolving Nosepiece | moves and holds objective lenses |
| Low and High Power Objective Lenses | magnify objects larger |
| Stage/Slide/Cover Slip/Stage | hold the object |
| Diaphragm | control amount of light |
| Base | support |
| Mirror/Light Source | bring in light |