Parts of Microscope

Front

What part of the microscope do you look through?

Back

Eyepiece

Front

What is the function of the eyepiece in a microscope?

Back

The eyepiece is the lens you look through to see the magnified image of the specimen.

Front

What is the purpose of the objective lens in a microscope?

Back

The objective lens is used to magnify the specimen, providing different levels of magnification.

Front

What should you use to focus the image when using high power on a microscope?

Back

Fine adjustment knob.

Front

What is the function of the coarse adjustment knob?

Back

The coarse adjustment knob is used for making large adjustments to the focus of the microscope.

Front

What is the revolving nosepiece?

Back

The revolving nosepiece holds the objective lenses and allows the user to switch between different magnifications.

Front

What is the base of a microscope?

Back

The base is the bottom part of the microscope that supports the entire structure.

Front

What are stage clips used for?

Back

Stage clips hold the slide in place on the stage of the microscope.

Front

What is the diaphragm in a microscope?

Back

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

Front

What is the stage of a microscope?

Back

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