Parts Of The Microscope Definitions

Question 1

Eyepiece

Answer 1

The part you look through-magnifies 10x

Question 2

Inclination Joint

Answer 2

Joint-tilts the eyepiece for easy viewing-will also rotate for others to see.

Question 3

Arm

Answer 3

Supports the body tube-makes great handle for carrying the microscope

Question 4

Low Power Objective

Answer 4

Smallest objective magnifies 4x

Question 5

Middle Objective

Answer 5

Magnifies 10x- middle sized lens

Question 6

Course Adjustment Knob

Answer 6

Knob used for finding items under low power- moves the stage up and down

Question 7

Fine Adjustment Knob

Answer 7

Used for high power focusing

Question 8

Base

Answer 8

Supports the weight of the microscope

Question 9

Body tube

Answer 9

Hollow tube that holds the lens

Question 10

Objective Lenses

Answer 10

Name given to all three lenses

Question 11

Nosepiece

Answer 11

Holds objective lenses and rotates to us the different lenses

Question 12

High Power Objective

Answer 12

Magnifies 40x- longest objective

Question 13

Stage Clips

Answer 13

Holds the slide in place

Question 14

Stage

Answer 14

Place you put the slide for viewing

Question 15

Iris Diaphragm

Answer 15

Round “holes” under the stage that’s controls how much light is permitted through to illuminate the specimen

Question 16

Lamp

Answer 16

This provides the light that shines through the side