Science Jaelyn Microscope

Question 1

This part holds the objective lenses and is able to rotate to change magnification

Answer 1

Nosepiece

Question 2

These are found on the nosepiece and range from low to high power

Answer 2

Objective lenses

Question 3

These are used to hold a slide in place on the stage

Answer 3

Stage clips

Question 4

Projects light upwards through the diaphragm to allow you to see the specimen

Answer 4

Light source

Question 5

This part on the side of the microscope is used to support it when it is carried

Answer 5

Arm

Question 6

This part moves the stage up and down to help you get the specimen into view

Answer 6

Coarse adjustment knob

Question 7

This part moves the stage slightly to help you sharpen or “fine” tune your view of the specimen

Answer 7

Fine adjustment knob

Question 8

This part of the microscope helps you adjust the amount of the light that reaches the specimen

Answer 8

Diaphragm

Question 9

The bottom part of the microscope

Answer 9

Base

Question 10

Part of the microscope that supports the slide that is being viewed

Answer 10

Stage

Question 11

Name for the small plastic or glass piece that is used to cover a water drop on a slide

Answer 11

Cover slip

Question 12

Small glass plate on which specimen are placed for viewing

Answer 12

Slide

Question 13

Refers to the degree of the magnification for a lens

Answer 13

Power

Question 14

This part allows you to view the image on the stage and contains the ocular lens

Answer 14

Eyepiece