Microscope Parts and Functions What are the parts

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Microscope Parts and Functions

Microscope Parts and Functions

What are the parts? ? eyepiece fine adjustment course adjustment stage mirror body tube

What are the parts? ? eyepiece fine adjustment course adjustment stage mirror body tube 7. objective 8. stage clips 9. arm 10. base 11. nosepiece 12. diaphragm

Eyepiece The eyepiece is the part of the microscope which you look through. eyepiece

Eyepiece The eyepiece is the part of the microscope which you look through. eyepiece It usually has its own magnification of 10 x.

Fine Adjustment This part of the microscope is used when changing small amounts of

Fine Adjustment This part of the microscope is used when changing small amounts of focus. Fine adjustment

Course Adjustment Used when making large changes in focus on the microscope Course Adjustment

Course Adjustment Used when making large changes in focus on the microscope Course Adjustment Moves the body tube up and down

Adjustment Some microscopes only have ONE adjustment knob If so, it is a course

Adjustment Some microscopes only have ONE adjustment knob If so, it is a course adjustment!

Stage Where slides are placed on the microscope for viewing. Stage

Stage Where slides are placed on the microscope for viewing. Stage

Mirror The mirror is used to reflect light from a light source up through

Mirror The mirror is used to reflect light from a light source up through the diaphragm Mirror

Body Tube The body tube holds the eyepiece of a microscope and connects it

Body Tube The body tube holds the eyepiece of a microscope and connects it to the objectives Body Tube

Objective The magnifying lens, comes in different powers Objective

Objective The magnifying lens, comes in different powers Objective

Stage Clips The stage clips hold the slide in place Stage Clips

Stage Clips The stage clips hold the slide in place Stage Clips

Arm The arm is used for safe transportation of the microscope Arm

Arm The arm is used for safe transportation of the microscope Arm

Base What the microscope uses to “sit” on, also used for safe transportation Base

Base What the microscope uses to “sit” on, also used for safe transportation Base

Nosepiece The nosepiece holds two or more objective lenses and can be rotated to

Nosepiece The nosepiece holds two or more objective lenses and can be rotated to easily change powers Nosepiece

Diaphragm Used to vary the amount of light which passes through the slide Diaphragm

Diaphragm Used to vary the amount of light which passes through the slide Diaphragm Usually better in lower amounts

Label the Parts 1. Eyepiece 7. Body Tube 2. Course Adjustment 3. Fine Adjustment

Label the Parts 1. Eyepiece 7. Body Tube 2. Course Adjustment 3. Fine Adjustment 4. Arm 5. Stage Clips 6. Base 8. Nosepiece 9. Nosepiece 10. Objective 11. Diaphragm 12. Mirror