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Microscope Parts and Functions
Microscope Parts and Functions
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Biology
7th Grade
09/29/2014

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Term

Eyepiece

(Ocular Lens)

Definition
Part of microscope that you look through. Usually has a power of 10x
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Body Tube
Definition
This part allows you to view the image on stage and contains the ocular lens
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Rotating Nosepiece
Definition
This part holds the objective lenses and is able to rotate to change magnification
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Objective Lenses
Definition
These are found on the nosepiece and range in power from Scanning (4x) to High (40x) power
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Stage
Definition
Part of the microscope that supports the slide that is being viewed
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Slide
Definition
Small glass plate on which specimen are placed for viewing
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Light Source
Definition
Projects light upwards through the diaghragm to allow you to see the specimen
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Diaphragm
Definition
This part of the microscope helps you adjust the amount of light that reaches a specimen
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Stage Clips
Definition
These are used to hold a slide in place on the stage
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Base
Definition
The bottom part of the microscope
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Power
Definition
Refers to the degree of magnification for a lens
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Arm
Definition
This part, on the side of the microscope, is used to support it when it is carried
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Cover Slip
Definition
Name fo the small plastic or glass piece that is used to cover a liquid drip on a slide
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Coarse Adjustment Knob
Definition
This part move teh stage up and down to help you get the specimen into view
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Fine Adjustment Knob
Definition
This part moves the stage slightly to help you sharpen or "fine tune" your view of the specimen
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How do you calculate the magnification of the specimen?
Definition

Multiply the power of the Ocular (eye) lens by the power of the objective lens

 

Eg. Ocular = 10x and Objective = 25x

Answer would be 10 x 25 => 250x magnification

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