Science - Microscope Quiz Flashcards
1
Q
What does the eyepiece/ocular lens do?
A
This is where you look through. This lens magnifies the specimen by around ten times usually
2
Q
What does the arm do?
A
The arm stabilizes the tube and is what you carry the microscope by.
3
Q
What do the stage clips do?
A
The stage clips hold a slide in place while observing
4
Q
What does the coarse adjustment knob do?
A
The coarse adjustment knob is the first adjustment knob you use. It moves the stage up and down.
5
Q
What does the Fine adjustment knob do?
A
The fine adjustment knob sharpens and image under low to medium power and is the only knob needed for the high power lens
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