microscope parts and their functions
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| this part moves the stage up and down to help you get the specimen into view | coarse adjustment knob
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| this part on the side of the microscope is used to support it when it is carried | arm
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| these are found on the nosepiece and range from low to high power | objective lenses
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| this part holds the objective lenses and is able to rotate to change magnification | nosepiece
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| this part allows you to view the image on the stage and contains the ocular lens | eyepiece
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| the bottom part of the microscope | base
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| small glass plate on which specimen are placed for viewing | slide
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| projects light upwards through the diaphragm to allow you to see the specimen | light source
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| these are used to hold a slide in place on the stage | stage clips
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| refers to the degree of magnification for a lens | power
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| part of the microscope that supports the slide that is being viewed | stage
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| name for the small plastic or glass piece that is used to cover a water drop on a slide | cover slip
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| this part of the microscope helps you adjust the amount of light that reaches the specimen | diaphragm
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| this part moves the stage slightly to help you sharpen or "fine" tune your view of the specimen | fine adjustment knob
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