Microscope Flashcard

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What holds the slide in place on a microscope?

Back

Stage clips hold the slide in place on a microscope.

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What part of the microscope do you look through?

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The eyepiece is the part of the microscope you look through.

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What is the function of the fine adjustment knob?

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The fine adjustment knob is used to make small adjustments to the focus of the microscope.

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What is the role of light in a microscope?

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Light illuminates the specimen being observed under the microscope.

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What is the ocular lens?

Back

The ocular lens, also known as the eyepiece, is the lens you look through to see the magnified image.

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What is the objective lens?

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The objective lens is the lens closest to the specimen and is responsible for the initial magnification.

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What is the purpose of the diaphragm in a microscope?

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

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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.

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What is the arm of a microscope?

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The arm is the part of the microscope that connects the base to the head and supports the optical components.

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What is the difference between coarse and fine adjustment knobs?

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The coarse adjustment knob is used for initial focusing, while the fine adjustment knob is used for precise focusing.