Microscope Parts + Functions

Question 1

ocular lens

Answer 1

magnifies object so human eye can see it. magnification of 10x.

Question 2

revolving nose piece

Answer 2

3-4 lenses are attached to it: low, medium, high, oil

Question 3

ocular lens

Answer 3

magnifies object so the human eye can see it. magnification of 10x.

Question 4

low power objective lens

Answer 4

has a wide field of view; useful for aligning microscope. power is 10x.

Question 5

medium power objective lens

Answer 5

power is 40x.

Question 6

high power objective lens

Answer 6

power is 100x.

Question 7

oil objective lens

Answer 7

power is 1000x.

Question 8

stage

Answer 8

a platform on which the slides are put on for observation

Question 9

stage clip

Answer 9

is a clip that holds the slides in place.

Question 10

diaphragm

Answer 10

controls how much light enters

Question 11

stage controls

Answer 11

top control moves stage back and fourth, lower control moves it left/right

Question 12

coarse adjustment dial

Answer 12

moves stage up and down quickly

Question 13

fine adjustment dial

Answer 13

moves stage up and down in much smaller increments

Question 14

light source

Answer 14

LET THERE BE LIGHT. start with lowest power objective in place.