Microscope Flashcards
1
Q
Eyepiece
A
Has a magnifying lens you look through
2
Q
Body tube
A
Holds the eyepiece
3
Q
Arm
A
Supports the body tube and used for carrying the microscope
4
Q
Revolving nosepiece
A
Holds and turns the objectives into a viewing position
5
Q
Objective lenses
A
Each contains a lens with a different power of magnification
6
Q
Stage
A
Platform that supports the microscopes side
7
Q
Stage clips
A
Hold the microscope side in place
8
Q
Coarse adjustment knob
A
Focuses the image
9
Q
Fine adjustment knob
A
Sharpens the image
10
Q
Base
A
Supports the microscope
11
Q
Condenser lens
A
Directs light to the object
12
Q
Diaphragm
A
Controls the amount of light entering the body tube
13
Q
Light source
A
Directs light through the diaphragm
