Microscopes Flashcards
Why do we use microscopes
Because cells are small, you must make them appear larger than they really are in order to see and study them.
What is a stage
A stage supports the microscope slide and the central opening that allows light to pass through the slide
What are clips
Clips are found on the stage and used to hold the slide in position
what are objective lenses
They magnify the object
What is the revolving nosepiece
Rotates, allowing the objective lens to be changed allows each to lens click into place
What does and ocular lens do
magnifies the object, usually by 10X is also know as the eyepiece, this is the part you look through to view the object
What does a course adjustment knob do?
Moves the body tube up or down to get the objective or specimen into focus, is used with the low-power objective lens only
What does the fine-adjustment knob do.
moves the tube to get the object or specimen into sharp focus
What are the three objective lenses powers
4X
10X
40X
