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Parts of Microscope

Authored by Evelyn Escamilla

Science

6th - 8th Grade

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Parts of Microscope
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Arm

On the side of the microscope is used to support it when it is carried
Holds the objective lenses and is able to rotate to change magnification
Moves the stage slightly to help you sharpen or fine tune your view of the specimen
Projects light upwards to allow you to see the specimen

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Base

Holds the objective lenses and is able to rotate to change magnification
The bottom part of the microscope
Connects the eyepiece to the objectives
Projects light upwards to allow you to see the specimen

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Body

Used to hold a slide in place on the stage
Connects the eyepiece to the objectives
Allows you to view the image on the stage and contains the ocular lens
Parts of the microscope that supports the slide that is being viewed

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Coarse Adjustment Knob

On the side of the microscope is used to support it when it is carried
Moves the stage slightly to help you sharpen or fine tune your view of the specimen
Moves the stage up and down to help you get the specimen into view
Found on the nosepiece and range from low to high power

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Diaphragm

The bottom part of the microscope
On the side of the microscope is used to support it when it is carried
Parts of the microscope that supports the slide that is being viewed
Helps you adjust the amount of light that reaches the specimen

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Eyepiece

Allows you to view the image on the stage and contains the ocular lens
Holds the objective lenses and is able to rotate to change magnification
Used to hold a slide in place on the stage
Moves the stage slightly to help you sharpen or fine tune your view of the specimen

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Fine Adjustment Knob

Holds the objective lenses and is able to rotate to change magnification
Moves the stage up and down to help you get the specimen into view
Moves the stage slightly to help you sharpen or fine tune your view of the specimen
Parts of the microscope that supports the slide that is being viewed

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