Microscopes Flashcards
1
Q
Eyepiece Lens
A
Found at top of microscope, used to see specimen. Typically, lower magnification (x10 or x15)
2
Q
Objective Lens
A
Three or four lenses found at bottom of microscope with ranges of powers x10, x40 or x100. Use to view image under different magnifications.
3
Q
Light or Mirror
A
Illuminates the specimen
4
Q
Coarse-focusing Wheel
A
Moves stage up and down bringing the specimen into focus.
5
Q
Fine-adjusting Wheel
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Used to bring image of specimen into sharp focus.
6
Q
Stage
A
Platform that is flat for placing microscope slides with specimen.
7
Q
Stage Clips
A
Secure the microscope slide in place so the specimen doesn’t move under observation.
