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Compound Microscope Parts
The Functions of the Compound Microscope
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Biology
10th Grade
12/01/2010

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Ocular Lens
Definition
Magnifies 10x - near your eye
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Scanning Objective Lens
Definition
Magnifies 4x - on nosepiece
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Low Power Objective Lens
Definition
Magnifies 10x - on nosepiece
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High Power Objective Lens
Definition
Magnifies 40x - on nosepiece
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Light Source
Definition
Illuminates the specimen
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Stage Opening

 

Definition
Allows light to pass through
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Diaphragm
Definition

Regulates the amount of light that passes through

 

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2 Types Of Diaphragm
Definition
1. Disc Diaphragm
2. Tris Diaphragm
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Stage
Definition
Supports the slide
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Slide Clips
Definition
Holds slide still
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Arm
Definition

Holds the two parts of the microscope together.

Use to carry - Connects top and bottom

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Base
Definition
Use to carry - supports microscopes
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Body Tube/Barrel
Definition
Between ocular and objective lenses
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Nosepiece
Definition
Allows you to change from one objective to another
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Coarse Adjustment
Definition

Lifts the stage up and down

Focuses image - turn a little focuses a lot

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Fine Adjustment
Definition
Focuses image - turn alot focus a little
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