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Tancin Microscope
Microscope Quiz
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| eyepiece | contains a lens that magnifies about 10X |
| body tube | separates the eyepiece lens from the objective lens |
| course adjustment knob | moves the body tube for focusing with the low-power objective lens |
| fine adjustment knob | moves the body tube for focusing with the high-power objective lens |
| arm | supports the body tube |
| stage | supports the slide being used |
| stage clip | holds the slide in place |
| base | supports the microscope |
| nosepiece | holds the low-power and high-power objective lenses; allows the lenses to rotate for viewing |
| high-power objective lens | magnifies about 40X |
| low-power objective lens | magnifies about 10X |
| diaphragm | controls the amount of light passing through the opening of the stage |
| mirror | reflects light upward |