parts of a microscope

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  • Created by: _kate_mae
  • Created on: 20-10-18 13:49
magnifies the object to different magnifications
objective lenses
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illuminates specimen
light source
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used to move the stage and focus the image of the object
coarse focus
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holds objective lenses
resolving nosepiece
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used to make small adjustments to the stage to focus the image
fine focus
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magnifies the object on the stage
eyepiece lense
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controls the amount of light passing through the object
diaphragm
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holds the object in place, usually on a slide
clips
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provides a stable platform so that observations can be made
base
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slide and object goes on here
stage
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carries light from object to eyepiece
body tube
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Card 2

Front

illuminates specimen

Back

light source

Card 3

Front

used to move the stage and focus the image of the object

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

holds objective lenses

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

used to make small adjustments to the stage to focus the image

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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