WHAT ARE THE PARTS OF A MICROSCOPE? PARTS OF A MICROSCOPE
CAN YOU GUESS THE PARTS OF THE MICROSCOPE?
HOW DI D YOU DO?
The part of the microscope you look through to see an image. OCULAR LENS (EYE PIECE)
This part of the microscope holds the objective lenses and is able to rotate to change magnifications. REVOLVING NOSEPIECE
This part on the side of the microscope is used to support it when it is carried. ARM
Objective lenses are used to magnify what you are looking at. They range from low to high power and are found on the nosepiece. OBJECTIVES LENS
High power : 40x Medium power : 10x Low power : 4x THERE ARE 3 OBJECTIVES:
Take the ocular lens 10x And multiply it by the objective lens CALCULATING “POWER” OR MAGNIFICATION What’s my power? To calculate the power of magnification, multiply the power of the ocular lens by the power of the objective. = 400x 4010
The part of the microscope that supports the slide that is being viewed. STAGE
These are used to hold a slide in place on the stage. STAGE CLIPS
Specimens are placed on slides and then placed on the stage. They are secured there by the stage clips. This keeps the slide from moving while you view it. SPECIMENS
This part helps you adjust the amount of light that reaches the specimen. DIAPHRAGM
This part moves the stage up and down to help you get the specimen into view and “find” the object. COURSE ADJUSTMENT KNOB
This part moves the stage slightly to help you sharpen or “fine tune” what you are looking at. FINE ADJUSTMENT KNOB
Projects light upwards through the diaphragm to allow you to see the specimen. LIGHT SOURCE
The bottom part of the microscope. BASE