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Microscope vocab
Know the parts of a compound microscope and key jobs of each part
Term | Definition |
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Arm | support |
Eyepiece | look through and magnify object |
Body Tube | contain light and hold parts |
Coarse focus/adjustment knob | focus the object, use first |
Fine focus/adjustment knob | focus the object, use if needed |
Revolving Nosepiece | moves and holds objective lenses |
Low and High Power Objective Lenses | magnify objects larger |
Stage/Slide/Cover Slip/Stage | hold the object |
Diaphragm | control amount of light |
Base | support |
Mirror/Light Source | bring in light |