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WorksheetsParts of the microscope and their functions
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Located below the stage, this part of the microscope adjusts the amount of light that passes through the slide.
Base
Diaphragm
Nosepiece
Objectives
This part reflects light from a source up through the stage to the specimen.
Arm
Body Tube
Mirror/Illuminator
Stage Clips
This is a small platform where the slide being viewed is placed.
Arm
Body Tube
Objective
Stage
This holds the eyepiece and connects it to the objectives.
Body Tube
Diaphragm
Mirror
Tilt Joint
Located at the bottom, this part is used to support the whole microscope.
Base
Coarse Adjustment
Objective
Stage
This knob located at the side is used for fine focusing, so as to get a clearer view of the specimen.
Coarse Adjustment
Fine Adjustment
Stage Clip
Tilt Joint
This is located on the stage and used to hold the slide in place.
Body Tube
Fine Adjustment
Stage Clip
Tilt Joint
This knob located at the side moves the stage up and down while focusing and scanning the specimen in the slide.
Coarse Adjustment
Fine Adjustment
Revolving Nosepiece
Stage Clip
Also called oculars, this part of the microscope is used to view an object magnified up to 10x in a microscope.
Arm
Base
Coarse Adjustment
Eyepiece
Supports the body tube and connects it to the base.
Arm
Body Tube
Objective
Stage
