The Light Microscope

Question 1

Eyepiece

Answer 1

Magnification. It usually has magnification if x10, you also look through it

Question 2

Coarse Focus

Answer 2

This is used to focus the image so that you can see it

Question 3

Fine Focus

Answer 3

This is used to focus the image so it is very sharp and clear

Question 4

Objective Lenses

Answer 4

Magnification, there are three lenses if different strengths which can be used to magnify a image more clearly

Question 5

Nosepiece

Answer 5

Allows objective lenses to rotate

Question 6

Stage

Answer 6

This is the place where you put a microscope slide

Question 7

Stage Clips

Answer 7

Clips hold the slide in place

Question 8

Diaphragm

Answer 8

Controls the amount of light that goes onto the microscope slide

Question 9

Light Source/Mirror

Answer 9

The light source projects light onto the microscope slide. It can be a mirror or an extrovert bulb

Question 10

Arm

Answer 10

This holds the eyepiece lens above the stage

Question 11

Base

Answer 11

This is very heavy to keep the microscope from falling over