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Microscope
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Revolving nose piece | Holds the objective lenses. |
| Objective lenses | 2nd set of magnifying lenses (4x, 10x, 40x). |
| Stage clips | Hold the slide in place. |
| Stage | Supports the slide. |
| Diaphragm & Condenser | Controls and focuses the amount of light that passes through the slide. |
| Ocular lens | Eyepiece. Contains a lens that magnifies 10x. |
| Body tube | Directs light up to the ocular lens. |
| Arm | Connects the microscope parts. |
| Coarse Adjustment Knob | Moves the stage up and down to focus the image. |
| Fine Adjustment Knob | Moves the stage SLIGHTLY to sharpen the image under high power. |
| Base | Supports the microscope. |
| Lamp | Light source. Sends light up through condenser. |
| Field of view | What you see when you look through a microscope. |
| Total Magnification | Ocular lens x objective lens |