Parts of the Microscope and Their Function Rules

Parts of the Microscope and Their Function

Rules of using a microscope /Always carry with 2 hands /Only use lens paper for cleaning /Do not force knobs /Always store covered /Be careful of the cords

Parts of a microscope

Parts of a microscope /Eyepiece--Contains the lens and magnifies the image for the viewer

Parts of a microscope /Body tube--Tube extending from eyepiece to the objectives

Parts of a microscope /Nosepiece-- Revolving circular structure containing the objectives

Parts of a microscope /Objectives /Low power-4 x (short) /Medium power-10 x /High power-40 x (long) /Lens that receives light from object to form a magnified image that you view through the eyepiece

Parts of a microscope /Arm--Part of the microscope that is used for carrying

Parts of a microscope /Stage--Surface on which the slide is placed

Parts of a microscope /Stage clips--Used to hold the slide on the stage

Parts of a microscope /Diaphragm-- Controls the amount of light that passes up through the bottom of the stage

Parts of a microscope /Coarse and fine adjustment knobs /Used for focusing the microscope at different objectives

Parts of a microscope /Light source-Provides a steady stream of light that passes up through the bottom of the stage

Parts of a microscope /Base--Supports the microscope /Supports the microscope

Magnification /Multiply the eyepiece magnification (10 X) by the objective magnification (4 X, 10 X, 40 X) /Example: 4 x 10 = 40 X total

How to use a microscope /Place the slide on the stage /Use stage clips to secure slide /Adjust nosepiece to lowest setting /(Lowest /Look = shortest objective) into eyepiece /Use coarse focus knob