Microscope Flashcard

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What is the stage of a microscope?

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

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What is the function of stage clips on a microscope?

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Stage clips hold the slide in place on the stage.

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What part of the microscope do you look through?

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The eyepiece is the part of the microscope that you look through.

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What is the ocular lens?

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The ocular lens, also known as the eyepiece, is the lens you look through to see the magnified image.

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What is the objective lens?

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The objective lens is the lens closest to the specimen, which provides different levels of magnification.

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What is the diaphragm in a microscope?

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

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What is the base of a microscope?

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

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What is the arm of a microscope?

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The arm is the part of the microscope that connects the base to the head and supports the optical components.

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What is the body tube of a microscope?

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The body tube is the part that holds the eyepiece and connects it to the objective lenses.

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What is the purpose of adjustment knobs on a microscope?

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Adjustment knobs are used to focus the image by moving the stage or the objective lenses.