Microscope

Front

What part of the microscope controls the amount of light available?

Back

diaphragm

Front

What is the eyepiece lens used for in a microscope?

Back

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

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 objectives in a microscope?

Back

Objectives are the lenses that provide different levels of magnification.

Front

What is the body tube of a microscope?

Back

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

Front

What does the coarse adjustment knob do?

Back

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

Front

What is the purpose of the illuminator in a microscope?

Back

The illuminator provides light to illuminate the specimen being observed.

Front

What are stage clips used for?

Back

Stage clips hold the slide in place on the stage.

Front

What is the revolving nosepiece?

Back

The revolving nosepiece is the part of the microscope that holds the objective lenses and allows the user to switch between them.

Front

What is the difference between the eyepiece lens and the objective lens?

Back

The eyepiece lens is used for viewing, while the objective lens is used for magnifying the specimen.