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Parts of the Microscope

Terms in this set (20)

Eyepiece and Body Tube
(Used for Diagram)
Revolving Nosepiece and Objective Lenses
(Used for Diagram)
Stage and Stage Clips
(Used for Diagram)
Coarse and Fine Adjustment Knob
(Used for Diagram)
Arm
(Used for Diagram)
Base
(Used for Diagram)
Light Source
(Used for Diagram)
Diaphragm
(Used for Diagram)
Eyepiece (Ocular Lens)
Part of the microscope with a magnifacation power of 10x.
Body Tube
Allows light to pass through and upward to the eyepiece.
Revolving Nosepiece
Holds Low x4, medium 10x, and high 40x power objectives and can be rotated.
Objective Lenses
Add to the magnifacation of the object you are viewing.
Course Adjustment Knob
Moves the stage up and down to bring the object into view.
Fine Adjustment Knob
Used to bring the object into clear, sharp focus.
Stage
Supports the side being viewed.
Stage Clips
Holds the object so it doesn't move.
Arm
Supports the body tube and is used for carrying the microscope.
Base
Supports the body tube and is used for carrying the microscope.
Light Source
Provides light for the spiceimen.
Diaphragm
Located under the stage and has several openings or various sizes. By turning the diaphragm, you can increase and dicrease the amount of light entering through the stage opening to see the object you are viewing more clearly.
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