Microscopes Flashcards
1
Q
What is the objective lenses
A
3-4 lenses with different magnifications
2
Q
What is the stage?
A
A platform that holds the slide
3
Q
What is the slide
A
A thin piece of glass that holds the specimen
4
Q
What is the lamp
A
Provides light to examine the specimen
5
Q
What is the eyepiece lens
A
The part of the microscope through which you look
6
Q
What is the arm
A
Supports and connects the eyepiece lens to the base
7
Q
What is the focus wheel
A
Used to bring specimen in and out of focus
8
Q
What is the base
A
Supports the microscope
9
Q
How do you calculate magnification
A
Power of objective lens x Power of the eyepiece lens
