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Microscope -- Genoa
Scope Parts & Functions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Holds the high, medium, and low power objective lenses; can be rotated to change magnification | nosepiece |
| magnification is 10x (_____ power lens) | medium |
| used to support the microscope when carried | arm |
| supports the slide being viewed | stage |
| magnification is 4x (_____ power lens) | low |
| magnification is 40x (_____ power lens) | high |
| contains the ocular lens; magnification is 10x | eyepiece |
| regulates the amount of light on the specimen | diaphragm |
| moves the stage up and down for focusing on low power (______ focus knob) | coarse |
| supports the microscope | base |
| holds the slide in place (stage ______) | clips |
| projects light upwards through the diaphragm, the specimen, and the lenses (light ______) | source |
| moves the stage slightly to sharpen the image; used on medium & high powers (_____ focus knob) | fine |