microscopes Flashcards
1
Q
Label the parts of the microscope?
A
eyepiece lens focusing wheel objective lens stage mirror handle base
2
Q
What is a eyepiece lens used for?
A
This is the part of the microscope you look through, has a set magnification of x10
3
Q
What is a stage used for?
A
This is where the slide is placed. clips hold them into place
4
Q
What is the objective lens used for?
A
These are 3 lenses which can be used to magnify the image by different amounts
5
Q
What is the focusing wheel used for?
A
to focus the image to make it clearer for us to see the image
6
Q
magnification equation?
A
magnification=image size/actual size
