Part 13 (microscopes) Flashcards
What is the magnification of the ocular lens?
10x
What is the magnification of the high power lens?
40x
What is the magnification of the medium power lens?
10x
What is the magnification of the low power lens?
4x
What is the lens through which you look to view the slide?
ocular lens
What controls the amount of light that passes through the slide?
iris diaphragm
What supports the body of the microscope?
arm
What are the lenses of various powers of magnification called?
objective lens
What moves the stage up and down and provides gross focusing?
coarse adjustment knob
What is the surface on which the slide the slide sits?
stage
What allows for fine tuning of the focus?
find adjustment knob
What is the microscope’s light source?
lamp
The lens that provides 100x magnification is the ________.
oil immersion lens
How should you carry a microscope?
have one hand on the arm and the other on the base