Microscope Flashcards
Fine Adjustment Knob
Precise focusing
Coarse Adjustment Knob
Movement of stage
Condenser Focus Knob
Moves condenser to focus light on object
Should be as far up as possible
Ocular Lenses
Magnify by 10x
Revolving nosepiece
Use to change objective lenses
Objective Lenses
Magnify object
Mechanical Stage Knobs
Moves slide
Diaphragm lever
Adjusts amount of light
Condenser
Focuses light on object
Illuminator
Provides light
Stage and stage clips
Holds slide
Storage
Cord wrapped and lowest magnification down
Stage loweres
The higher the magnification……
The smaller the field of vision
Magnification vs Resolution
Mag increases size
Resolution increases clarity
Transmission Electron microscope
Thin slice, must be dead, black and white