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Use and Care of a Microscope
explains the use and care of a microscope
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Science
7th Grade
10/28/2009

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Eyepiece
Definition
Contains magnifying lenses you look through.
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Arm

 

Definition
Supports the body tube.
Term

Low-power objective

Definition
Contains thr lens with the lowest power magnification.
Term
Stage clips
Definition
Hold the microscope slide in place.
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Coarse adjustment
Definition
Focuses the image under low power
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Fine adjustment
Definition
Sharpens the image under high magnification.
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Body tube
Definition
Connects the eyepiece to the revolving nosepiece.
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Revolving nosepiece
Definition
Holds and turns the objectives into viewing position.
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High-power objective
Definition
Contains the lens with the highest magnification.
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Stage
Definition
Supports the microscope slide.
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Light source
Definition
Provides light that passes upward through the diaphragm, the specimen, and the lenses.
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Base
Definition
Provides support for the microscope
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