Microscope

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What is the function of the ocular lens in a microscope?

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The ocular lens, also known as the eyepiece, is the lens through which the viewer looks to see the magnified image of the specimen. It typically has a magnification of 10x.

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What is the purpose of the coarse adjustment knob on a microscope?

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The coarse adjustment knob is used to make large adjustments to the focus of the microscope. It moves the stage up and down to bring the specimen into general focus.

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What is the role of the fine adjustment knob in microscopy?

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The fine adjustment knob is used for making small adjustments to the focus of the microscope, allowing for precise focusing of the specimen.

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What is the function of the arm of a microscope?

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The arm supports the body tube and connects it to the base. It is also used to carry the microscope.

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What is the base of a microscope?

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The base is the bottom part of the microscope that supports the entire structure and provides stability.

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What is the purpose of the stage in a microscope?

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The stage is the flat platform where the slide is placed for observation. It often has clips to hold the slide in place.

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What is the difference between the coarse and fine adjustment knobs?

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The coarse adjustment knob is used for making large focus adjustments, while the fine adjustment knob is used for making small, precise focus adjustments.

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What is the typical magnification power of the ocular lens?

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The typical magnification power of the ocular lens is 10x.

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What are the main components of a microscope?

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The main components of a microscope include the ocular lens, objective lenses, stage, light source, coarse adjustment knob, fine adjustment knob, arm, and base.

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How do objective lenses differ from the ocular lens?

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Objective lenses are located near the specimen and provide different levels of magnification (e.g., 4x, 10x, 40x), while the ocular lens is the lens you look through, usually providing 10x magnification.