Parts of A Microscope

Front

What part of the microscope provides magnification levels of 40x, 100x, and 400x?

Back

Objective lens.

Front

What is the part of the microscope that you look through that contains a lens that magnifies 10x?

Back

Eye piece.

Front

What part of the microscope is used to hold the slides in place?

Back

Stage clips.

Front

Which part of the microscope supports the head and nosepiece?

Back

Arm.

Front

What part of the microscope holds the objective lenses and rotates 360º?

Back

Turret.

Front

What is the function of the diaphragm in a microscope?

Back

Controls the amount of light reaching the slide.

Front

What part of the microscope is the flat platform where the slide is placed?

Back

Stage.

Front

What is the purpose of the light source in a microscope?

Back

Illuminates the specimen for better visibility.

Front

What is the function of the focus knob on a microscope?

Back

Adjusts the clarity of the image.

Front

What is the part of the microscope that connects the eyepiece to the objective lenses?

Back

Body tube.