Microscope

Question 1

Microscopy

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the study of small objects using microscopes

Question 2

Microscope

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tool used to magnify or enlarge small things

Question 3

Antoni van Leeuwenhoek

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Father/founder of microscopy, inventor of the first practical microscope

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Slide

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used to hold objects for examination under a microscope

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Eyepiece/ Ocular Lens

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holds the top lens of the microscope magnifies the object 10x, part you look through

Question 6

Body Tube

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supports the eyepiece

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Nosepiece

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used to change the objectives (and therefore magnification)

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Scanning Objective

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Objective used to bring the specimen into focus, magnifies 4x

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Low Power Objective

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magnifies an object 10x

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High Power Objective

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magnifies an object 40x

Question 11

Calculating Total Magnification

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Magnification of eyepiece
x
Magnification of objective

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Stage

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platform that supports the slide, light passes through the stage

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Stage Clips

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holds the slide in place

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Base

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bottom, supports the microscope

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Mirror (light source)

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reflects light

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Diaphragm

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controls the amount of light

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Arm

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supports the body tube

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Fine Adjustment

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focuses the object, and sharpens the image in small steps

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Coarse Adjustment

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moves the stage up and down in large steps

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Carrying a Microscope

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Always hold the arm and the base. Always use 2 hands!!!!