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Microscope Quiz

Parts of a microscope and their function

Head Supports the two sets of magnifying lenses
Ocular Lens in the eyepiece with a magnification of 10x
Objectives Four magnifying lenses with 4x, 10x, 40x, and 100x magnification
Revolving nosepiece The mechanism used to alternate between objectives
Scanning lens 4x magnification lens
Intermediate lens 10x magnification lens
High power lens 40x magnification lens
Oil immersion objective 100x magnification lens
Arm Supports the stage and condenser lens
Lamp/Light source Illuminates the specimen
Aperture diaphragm A sliding mechanism that controls the amount of light going through the condenser
Condenser A series of lens below the stage that focuses the light to give an even illumination of the specimen
Stage Supports the specimen being viewed
Stage adjustment knobs Moves the stage side to side and forwards and backwards.
Coarse adjustment knob Moves the stage up and down rapidly to help initial focus on the specimen
Fine adjustment knob Moves the stage up and down minutely to help focus the specimen at higher magnification
Base Acts as a stand for the microscope, houses the lamp
Light intensity lever Adjusts the intensity of the light that passes through the specimen
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