Parts of a Microscope

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What is the Eyepiece of a microscope?

Back

The Eyepiece is the lens at the top of the microscope that you look through. It usually has a magnification of 10x.

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What is the function of the Stage in a microscope?

Back

The Stage is the flat platform where the slide is placed for observation.

Front

What are Stage Clips used for?

Back

Stage Clips are metal clips that hold the slide in place on the stage.

Front

What is the Light Source in a microscope?

Back

The Light Source provides illumination to see the slide specimen clearly.

Front

What does the Lens do in a microscope?

Back

The Lens magnifies the image of the specimen. Common magnifications are 4x, 10x, and 40x.

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What is the purpose of the Tube in a microscope?

Back

The Tube connects the eyepiece to the objective lenses and helps to direct light from the specimen to the eyepiece.

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What is the function of the Arm in a microscope?

Back

The Arm supports the 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?

Back

The Base is the bottom part of the microscope that supports the entire structure.

Front

What is the Coarse Focus knob used for?

Back

The Coarse Focus knob is used to make large adjustments to the focus of the microscope.

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What is the Fine Focus knob used for?

Back

The Fine Focus knob is used for making small adjustments to the focus for clearer images.