Parts Of A Microscope

Question 1

Light Source

Answer 1

Produces light

Question 2

Condenser Lens

Answer 2

Focus light on specimen

Question 3

Diaphram

Answer 3

Adjust light brightness

Question 4

Stage

Answer 4

Are where the speciemn is viewed upon during inspection

Question 5

Objective Lenses

Answer 5

Muultiple lenses with different magnifications that allow you to view the specimen up close.

Question 6

Eyepiece

Answer 6

Where you put your eye to view the specimen. ( 10x magnification. )

Question 7

Revolving Nosepiece

Answer 7

Rotates in a circular motion, allowing you to cycle through the 3 objective lenses.

Question 8

Coarse Focus Knob

Answer 8

Moves the stage drasctically to put the spicimen into view.

Question 9

Fine Focus Knob

Answer 9

Slowly moves stage for clarity enhancement.

Question 10

Stage knob

Answer 10

Used to move the stage horizontally or vertically.

Question 11

Base

Answer 11

Bottom support of the microscoped that holds everything

Question 12

Arm

Answer 12

Connects the base and tube together.

Question 13

Tube

Answer 13

Seperates the objective lens and eyepiece, assuring continuous alignment of the optics