Parts of a Mircoscope

Front

What is the smallest lens on a microscope that provides the lowest amount of magnification?

Back

Low Power Objective Lens (usually 4X magnification)

Front

What part of the microscope do you look through to see the specimen?

Back

Eyepiece

Front

What component of the microscope sends light up through the diaphragm and slide for viewing?

Back

Light Source

Front

Which part of the microscope is used to carry it and supports the body tube?

Back

Arm

Front

What holds the slide in place on the stage of a microscope?

Back

Stage Clips

Front

What is the function of the diaphragm in a microscope?

Back

It controls the amount of light that reaches the slide.

Front

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

Back

To sharpen the focus of the specimen.

Front

What is the role of the stage in a microscope?

Back

It supports the slide being observed.

Front

What is the function of the revolving nosepiece on a microscope?

Back

It holds the objective lenses and allows the user to switch between them.

Front

What is the highest magnification lens typically found on a microscope?

Back

High Power Objective Lens (usually 40X or 100X magnification)