The Microscope (Grade 7)

Front

Used to control the amount of light reaching the specimen

Back

Diaphragm

Front

This supports the microscope to stand and provides stability

Back

Base

Front

Used to hold the slides in place

Back

Stage Clips

Front

Part that holds two or more objectives

Back

Revolving Nosepiece

Front

Lets light pass through an object and then through two or more lenses

Back

Compound Microscope

Front

Knob on the microscope used with the low power objective.

Back

Coarse adjustment knob

Front

Where does the slide sit on the microscope?

Back

stage

Front

The knob on the microscope used with the high power objective only.

Back

Fine Adjustment Knob

Front

What will be the total magnification if the ocular lens is 10X and the objective lens is 10X?

Back

100X

Front

Find total magnification for:
Eyepiece = 10X 
Objective lens = 4X  

Back

40x