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Chloe Hau-Sum Lee - Microscope Quiz
Chloe Hau-Sum Lee - Microscope Quiz
Chloe Hau-Sum Lee - Microscope Quiz
Microscope Quiz
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# Microscope Part Function on a Microscope Care and Usage Hints
Eyepiece To magnify images usually 10x (the eye Use dominant eye, keeps both eyes
A looks through this) open while observing
To hold the eyepiece and objective Keep fingers off this part while
B Tube lenses aat a correct distance focusing
To move the tube up or down to bring Use it only with the low power
C Coarse adjustment knob the object into dull focus objective lens; turn gently
To move the tube up or down to bring Use within medium and high power
D Fine adjustment knob the object sharp focus objective lens
Revolving nosepiece To rotate and click each lens into place; Check to see if there is clearance
E holds 3 lenses before rotating lenses
To magnify the object by the power of Keep the lens (glass) clean; clean
F Three objective lenses that lens (10x, 40x, 100x) with teacher approval
Stage and stage clips To support the glass microscope slide Keep tension on all sides, keep this
G area clean & dry
Diaphragm To control the amount of light reaching Turn this dial gently
H the object above
To direct light through the object to Microscope may have a light rather
I Mirror clearly see detail than a mirror
Arm To connect the base and tube Supports the microscope used to
J carry the microscope