Parts of a Microscope

What does a microscope do?

• produces a magnified image of a things to small for the eye to see

• helps us look at stars

• produces a smaller image of something to big too see at once

• helps us look at our teeth

What is a stage used for?

• lets light in

• where the slide is placed

• what holds the slide in place

• lets you see better

What is the light source?

• a sore spot of light

• where light goes to cry

• helps to shine light on the specimen

• the Sun

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When would you use the course adjustment

• low power

• medium power

• off

• high power

When would you use the fine adjustment?

• low power

• medium power

• off

• high power

Why would you use the diaphragm?

• to sing

• to let light shine on the specimen

• to let the specimen look bigger

• to make crackers

Where is the base located on the microscope?

• top

• front

• back

• bottom

What does the nose piece on a microscope do?

• hold the adjustment knobs

• hold the light source

• hold the objective lens

• holds the glasses on your face

What do objective lenses do?

• magnify the specimen

• hold the nose piece

• support the body tube

• the part you look into

The arm...

• connects the front to the back

• connects the body to the base

• connected to the elbow