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Microscope Terms
Microscope terms
Term | Definition |
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Eyepiece/Ocular | Magnifies the object; part you look through |
Coarse Adjustment Knob | Moves the stage in large increments in order to focus |
Fine Adjustment Knob | Moves the stage in small increments in order to focus |
Arm | Holds the ocular over the stage |
Stage | Holds the slide |
Stage Clips | Holds the slide in place |
Objectives | Lenses that magnify the object |
Light Source | Supplies the light |
Diaphragm | Controls the amount of light that passes through an object |
Base | Keeps the microscope upright |