Parts of the Microscope

Front

What is the function of the arm in a microscope?

Back

The arm supports the body tube and connects it to the base, providing stability and allowing for easy handling.

Front

What is the purpose of the fine adjustment knob?

Back

The fine adjustment knob is used to make small adjustments to the focus of the microscope, allowing for clearer viewing of the specimen.

Front

What are stage clips used for?

Back

Stage clips are used to hold the slides in place on the stage of the microscope.

Front

What is the diaphragm in a microscope?

Back

The diaphragm controls the amount of light that reaches the specimen, enhancing visibility.

Front

What is the ocular lens?

Back

The ocular lens, also known as the eyepiece, is the lens through which the viewer looks to see the magnified image of the specimen.

Front

What is the function of the stage in a microscope?

Back

The stage is the flat platform where the slides are placed for observation.

Front

What is the role of the base in a microscope?

Back

The base provides support and stability to the microscope, ensuring it remains upright during use.

Front

What is the purpose of the coarse adjustment knob?

Back

The coarse adjustment knob is used for making large adjustments to the focus of the microscope.

Front

What is the revolving nosepiece?

Back

The revolving nosepiece holds multiple objective lenses and allows the user to switch between them to change magnification.

Front

What is an objective lens?

Back

The objective lens is the lens closest to the specimen, which magnifies the image for viewing.