Parts of Microscope

Front

What is the function of the Arm in a microscope?

Back

The Arm supports the body tube and connects it to the base, providing stability and allowing for easy handling.

Front

What is the purpose of the Revolving Nose Piece?

Back

The Revolving Nose Piece holds multiple objective lenses and allows the user to switch between them to change magnification.

Front

What does the Objective Lens do?

Back

The Objective Lens is responsible for gathering light and magnifying the specimen being observed.

Front

What is the role of the Body Tube in a microscope?

Back

The Body Tube connects the eyepiece to the objective lenses and ensures that light travels from the specimen to the eyepiece.

Front

What is the function of the Stage in a microscope?

Back

The Stage is the flat platform where the slide is placed for observation.

Front

What are Stage Clips used for?

Back

Stage Clips hold the slide in place on the stage to prevent it from moving during observation.

Front

What is the purpose of the Diaphragm in a microscope?

Back

The Diaphragm controls the amount of light that reaches the specimen, enhancing visibility.

Front

What does the Fine Adjustment do?

Back

The Fine Adjustment knob is used for precise focusing of the specimen, allowing for clearer images.

Front

What is the function of the Coarse Adjustment?

Back

The Coarse Adjustment knob is used for initial focusing by moving the stage up and down quickly.

Front

What is the Eyepiece in a microscope?

Back

The Eyepiece is the lens through which the viewer looks to see the magnified image of the specimen.