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Compound Microscope
studying the parts of a microscope .
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| whats the function of the ocular | to magnify. 10X |
| where is the tube? | below the ocular |
| where is the nose piece and what is its function? | the nose piece is below the tube and its function is to rotate objectives |
| what is the function for the high objective? low objective? | The high objective magnifies 40X, the low objective: 4X. |
| What are the stage clips? What is the stage? | They hold the slide in place. The stage holds the placed specimen. |
| What is the function for the diaphragm? How about the light source? The base? | diaphragm: regulates light light source: provides light base: to carry. |
| What are the coarse and fine adjustments? How about the arm? | coarse adjustment: general focus (low, medium) fine adjustment: detail focus (high) arm: to carry. |