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Compound Microscope Parts
each part and its function
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Science
Not Applicable
01/04/2006

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Term
eyepiece
Definition
contains a lens that magnifies about 10x
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body tube
Definition
separates the eyepiece lens from the objective lens
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nosepiece
Definition
holds the low-power and high-power objective lenses; allows the lenses to rotate for viewing
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high-power objective lens
Definition
magnifies about 40x
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high-power objective lens
Definition
magnifies about 40x
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high-power objective lens
Definition
magnifies about 40x
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low-power objective lens
Definition
magnifies about 10x
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diaphragm
Definition
controls the amount of light passing through the opening of the stage
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mirror
Definition
reflects light upward through the diafragm
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coarse adjustment knob
Definition
moves the body tube for focusing with the low-power objective lens
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fine adjustment knob
Definition
moves the body tube for focusing with the high-power objective lens
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arm
Definition
supports the body tube
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stage
Definition
supports the slide being used
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stage clip
Definition
holds the slide in place
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base
Definition
supports the microscope
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