Parts of CX31 Microscope Flashcards
on the right side. rocker switch. turns on the light microscope
Power switch
Light projects out of this. Controls intensity of light coming into the scope
Base diaphram
A black knob allows you another way to control the intensity of light. Underneath the stage.
Iris diaphragm
dimmer switch for the light bulb
Rheostat
a way to concentrate the beam of light
Condenser
how we move the condenser
Condenser knob
adjusts to eye vision
Dioctor ring
holds the slide
Mechanical stage
moves stage to left and right
Lower knob
moves stage forward and back
Upper knob
large outer knob for scan and low power
Course knob
under scan, low, high, and oil
Fine focus knob
4x red stripe objective
Scanning lens
10x yellow striped lense
Low power objective
40x blue striped lens
High power objective
100 x white striped lens
Oil immersion lens
State the function of the microscope condense
The condenser concentrates the beam of light on the specimen
State the function of the microscope iris diaphragm
Regulates the intensity of light entering the lens
Define refractive index
Refractive index determines how well your lens is able to bend light
Define resolving power
Resolving power is measured by how well your microscope can show two lines lying close together as two distinct lines
