Microscope Parts

Front

What part of the microscope moves the body tube for focusing with the low power objective?

Back

Course Adjustment

Front

Which lens magnifies about 40X?

Back

High Power Objective

Front

What part of the microscope moves the body tube for focusing with the high power objective?

Back

Fine Adjustment

Front

What holds the slide in place on the microscope?

Back

Slide Clip

Front

What separates the eyepiece lens from the objective lens?

Back

Body Tube

Front

What is the function of the arm in a microscope?

Back

The arm supports the body tube and connects it to the base.

Front

What is the purpose of the light source in a microscope?

Back

The light source illuminates the specimen being observed.

Front

What is the role of the diaphragm in a microscope?

Back

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

Front

What is the function of the revolving nosepiece?

Back

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

Front

What is the purpose of the eyepiece in a microscope?

Back

The eyepiece contains the lens through which the viewer looks to see the magnified image.