Microscope Parts and Functions

A microscope is a tool that:

• makes faraway objects look closer.

• makes small objects appear larger.

• decreases the size of small objects.

• increases the size of small objects.

Identify # 2 on the microscope diagram.

• Diaphragm

• Body Tube

• Eyepiece

• Objective lens

The__________ sharpens the image under high power.

• the diaphragm

• fine adjustment knob

• coarse adjustment knob

• the eyepiece

Find the total magnification: 
Eyepiece = 10X 
Objective lens = 55X  

• 10x
• 55x
• 65x
• 550x

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Identify # 6 on the microscope diagram.

• Diaphragm

• Body Tube

• Eyepiece

• Objective lens

You should always carry the microscope by the:

• arm only

• eyepiece and body tube

• arm and base

• the objectives

Identify #1 on the microscope diagram.

• Diaphragm

• Body tube

• Eyepiece

• Objective lens

When looking at a specimen on your slide, you should always start on:

• low power

• medium power

• high power

• super extra high power

Identify # 15 on the microscope diagram.

• Base

• Arm

• Eyepiece

• Light source

There are three of these on our classroom microscope, which provide increasing levels of magnification:

• Eyepiece

• Body Tubes

• Objective Lenses

• Illuminators