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Microscope review
parts of microscope
12
Science
6th Grade
02/25/2013

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Term
Eyepiece
Definition
Views objects through the lens

Magnifies 10x
Term
Course Adjustment (focus)
Definition
Low power

Moves stage up and down
Term
Fine Adjustment (focus)
Definition
Medium & High power
Term
Objective Lens
Definition
Magnifies the object

Low=4x, Medium=10x, High=40x
Term
Stage
Definition
Supports object being viewed
Term
Stage Clips
Definition
Holds slide in place on stage
Term
Diaphragm
Definition
Adjusts light passing through the stage to the objective lens
Term
Light Source
Definition
Where the light comes from to see the object
Term
How to Calculate the total magnification:
Definition
Eyepiece Magnification X Objective Magnification=
Total Magnification
Term
How do you leave your microscope?
Definition
1. Light off
2. Stage down
3. low power objective lens down (red)
Term
How do you clean a microscope slide?
Definition
Clean with lens paper

Only use water, if you need to clean it.
Term
how do you clean the objective lens?
Definition
Clean with a cotton swab and benzene
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