The Light Microscope Flashcards
1
Q
Who invented the light microscope?
A
Robert hook
2
Q
What is magnification?
A
The use of a lens to see very small objects in greater detail
3
Q
Eyepiece lens
A
You look through this part to see the object magnified
(Usually 10x)
4
Q
Course focus knob
A
Is turned to raise or lower the stage. Makes the specimen roughly clearer
5
Q
Fine focus knob
A
Finely focuses the lens on the specimen
6
Q
Objective lens
A
Magnifies the specimen further
7
Q
Stage
A
Where to place the glass slide and hold it study using clips
8
Q
Stage clips
A
This secures the specimens to the stage
9
Q
Diaghram
A
Controls the amount of light being allowed to hit the specimen
10
Q
Light source
A
Shines and the specimen so we can see it
