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Micro Microscope 1.2
Micro 204, use and care of the microscope matching
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Ocular | a series of lenses that usually magnify 10 times |
| Revolving nose piece | Rotates to change from one objective to another |
| Objective | The lens closest to the object |
| Diaphragm | Opens and closes with a lever controlling the amount of light striking the object |
| Condenser | Condenses light waves into a cone, thereby preventing escape of light rays; raised and lowered to control amount of light striking an object. |
| Mechanical Stage | Allows slide to be moved |
| Base | Supports the entire microscope |
| Arm | Supports the upper portion of the microscope |
| Coarse adjustment | Moves stage or body tube up and down rapidly for purposes of approximate focusing |
| Fine adjustment | Moves stage or body tube up and down rapidly for purposes of definitive focusing |
| Body tube | Raised and lowered in focusing some microscopes |