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Microscope   show
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Magnifying Glass   show
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show The first microscope used in lab. Magnifications vary from about 40X to 450X  
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Electron Microscope   show
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Monocular Compound Microscope   show
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"Monocular"   show
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"Compound"   show
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show The degree to which an objects image is enlarged under the microscope  
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show The ability of a microscope to reveal fine detail which permits us to clearly separate small details present in the image of the object  
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show The distance between the objective and the cover slip or the specimen when lenses are in correct focus. The distance varies with each objective magnification  
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show A magnification system where little adjustment in focus must be made when changing from one objective to another  
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show The circle of light seen when looking through the microscope  
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show A glass microscope slide with a specimen, a drop of water, and a cover slip  
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Arm   show
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Base   show
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show The large knob that moves the stage up or down in order to focus. It should never be used when the high power objective is in position  
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Condenser   show
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show Regulates and controls the amount of light passing through the specimen (entering the slide through the hole in the stage). Found directly below the condenser. Controls the amount of light passing up from the lamp to the stage.  
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show The smaller knob that moves the stage through very slight distances when focusing. Sharpens the image and provides exact focus  
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Lamp   show
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show Contains lenses of different magnifications. Attached to revolving nosepiece.  
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show 4X lens (shortest). Observe and scan large areas  
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Low Power (L.P.) Objective   show
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High Power (H.P.) Objective   show
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Ocular (eyepiece)   show
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Power Switch   show
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Revolving Nosepiece   show
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show A square, black platform located below the objective lenses. Supports the slide and contains an opening that admits light from the lamp  
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show 2 knobs located underneath the stage on the left side of the microscope. Upper knob moves the stage forward and backward this moving your specimens image up/down. Lower knob moves the stage and image from side to side  
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Stage Clip   show
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