parts of microscope

Question 1

eyepiece

Answer 1

Lens closest to the eye.

Question 2

Objective Lenses

Answer 2

Three lenses that magnify the specimen (low-power 4x, medium-power 10x, high-power 40x).

Question 3

Tube

Answer 3

Gives the distance needed between the eyepiece and objective.

Question 4

Coarse Adjustment Knob

Answer 4

Moves the stage up and down to focus the specimen (use this first).

Question 5

Fine Adjustment Knob

Answer 5

Also moves the stage, but only slightly to make fine adjustments to the focus.

Question 6

Base

Answer 6

Supports the entire microscope.

Question 7

Arm

Answer 7

Holds the tube and lenses. Connects to the base.

Question 8

Revolving Nosepiece

Answer 8

Holds objective lenses. Rotate to change magnification.

Question 9

Lamp/Light Source

Answer 9

Supplies the light that passes through the specimen on the stage.

Question 10

Diaphragm

Answer 10

Circular disk that lets more or less light pass through the stage.

Question 11

Stage

Answer 11

Platform for slide to rest. An opening in its center lets light pass through.

Question 12

Clips(2)

Answer 12

Hold the slide in place on the stage.

Question 13

what do you do when you want to use a microscope?

Answer 13

Bring it to station while holding one hand on neck and one hand on base, then plug it in, turn it on with a button at the back, place the slides in, then adjust.

Question 14

what do you use for low magnification?

Answer 14

Coarse Adjustment Knob

Question 15

What do you use for medium and hight magnification?

Answer 15

Fine Adjustment Knob

Question 16

What magnification do you start on?

Answer 16

Low