Microscope

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What is a microscope?

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A microscope is an instrument that makes small objects appear larger.

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Can you use the coarse adjustment on high power?

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No, you should not use the coarse adjustment on high power.

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How should you carry a microscope?

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You should carry a microscope with one hand on the arm and the other under the base.

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How many hands do you use to carry a microscope?

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You use 2 hands to carry a microscope.

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What is the body tube of a microscope?

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The body tube is the part of the microscope that connects the eyepiece to the objective lenses.

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What is the function of the eyepiece in a microscope?

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The eyepiece is the lens you look through to see the magnified image.

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What is the purpose of the objective lenses?

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Objective lenses are used to magnify the specimen at different levels.

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What is the illuminator in a microscope?

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The illuminator is a light source that illuminates the specimen.

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What is the stage of a microscope?

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The stage is the flat platform where the slide is placed for viewing.

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What is the function of the diaphragm in a microscope?

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The diaphragm controls the amount of light that reaches the specimen.