Parts of the Microscope and Their Function

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Parts of the Microscope and Their Function

• On the next slide there is an image of a
  microscope, very similar to the scopes we use in
  class.
• Click on the boxes to see the name and function
  of each part of the microscope.

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9 Eye PieceThe part you look at with your eye.
Usually 10 X magnification.
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10 Arm tilts the microscope used for support
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11 Stage supports the slide
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12 Coarse Focus Knob focuses on low power
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13 Fine Focus Knob focuses on high power
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14 Base used for transport support
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1 Body Tube supports the revolving nosepiece
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2 Revolving Nosepiece rotates the objective
lenses.
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3 Low Power Objective Lens (4x) magnifies the
specimen 40x.
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4 Medium Power Objective Lens (10x) magnifies
the specimen 100x.
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5 High Power Objective Lens (40x) magnifies
the specimen 400x.
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6 Stage Clips holds the slide in place.
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7 Diaphragm regulates the amount of light
getting to specimen.
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8 Projection Lens provides light
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