Parts of a Microscope Flashcards

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Eyepiece

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The part that you look through

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Coarse Focus Knob

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Used to focus the microscope on low power

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3
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Stage

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Where the specimen is placed

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4
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Objective Lens

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Magnifies the image

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5
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Micrometre

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Unit used to measure microscopic objects

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Specimen

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The object being studied by the microscope

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Mirror

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Used to reflect light through the specimen

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8
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Fine Focus Knob

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Sharpens the focus on high power

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Slide and Coverslip

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Equipment used to make a wet mound

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