Using A Microscope Flashcards
1
Q
Magnification…
A
Tells us how much the specimen has been magnified by
2
Q
Eyepiece lens…
A
Look through to see the specimen
3
Q
Coarse adjustment…
A
For rough focusing
4
Q
Fine adjustment…
A
For fine focusing
5
Q
Clip…
A
To hold the slide
(clip on the slide to the stage)
6
Q
Objective lens/nosepiece lens…
A
Helps to magnify the image/specimen
7
Q
Stage…
A
Holds the slide
8
Q
Slide…
A
Which contains the image/specimen
9
Q
Mirror/light source…
A
To supply light to the image/specimen to see more clearer
10
Q
What is a light microscope?
A
An instrument used to view and magnify (make bigger) very small objects
