Microscope

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What is the function of the stage clips on a microscope?

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Stage clips hold the slide in place on the stage.

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What part of the microscope should you hold when carrying it?

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You should always carry the microscope by the arm and base.

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What is the purpose of the fine focus knob on a microscope?

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

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What does the revolving nosepiece do?

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The revolving nosepiece holds the objective lenses and allows you to switch between them.

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What is the diaphragm used for in a microscope?

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

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How does an object appear when viewed through a microscope?

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Objects appear inverted and reversed when viewed through a microscope.

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What is the eyepiece tube?

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The eyepiece tube is the part of the microscope where you look through to see the magnified image.

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What is the purpose of the coarse focus knob?

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

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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 are objective lenses?

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Objective lenses are the lenses closest to the slide that provide different levels of magnification.