1. Parts of the Microscope and Their Function
On the next slide there is an image of a microscope, very similar to the scopes we use in class.
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3. #9 Eye Piece—The part you look at with your eye. 10 X lens.
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4. #10 Arm – Used to safely transport microscope & support the body tube
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5. #11 Stage – Slides are placed on this
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6. #12 Coarse Adjustment – Used to make large changes in focus
#12 Coarse Adjustment – Used to make large changes in focus. NOTE Never use this when viewing on high power
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7. #13 Fine Adjustment – Used to small adjustments of focus
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8. #14 Base – Used to safely transport the microscope & support its weight
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9. #1 Body Tube – Hollow tube that holds the eyepiece lens; Reflects light up to the eye
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10. #2 Revolving Nosepiece – Holds objectives & rotates to use different lenses
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11. #3 Low Power Objective – The first lens you use when doing proper microscope work. 4 X lens
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12. #4 Medium Power Objective – The second lens you use when doing proper microscope work. 10 X lens
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13. #5 High Power Objective – The highest magnification used. 40 X lens
#5 High Power Objective – The highest magnification used. 40 X lens. NEVER use the coarse adjustment when using this lens.
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14. #6 Stage Clips – Use to keep the slide in place.
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15. #7 Diaphragm – Located under the stage; controls the amount of light passing through
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16. #8 Light/Lamp– Sends light up through the diaphragm and through the slide
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