Science - Grade 10 Biology - Using a Microscope

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Body tube
Separates the ocular lens from the objective lens
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Rotating nose piece
Holds the objective lenses
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Objective lenses
Magnifies specimen, three lenses are usually 4x, 10x, and 40x
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Stage clips
Holds the slide in position on the stage
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Diaphragm
Allows light to pass through the specimen
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Lamp
Supplies the light that passes through the specimen
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Eyepiece/ocular lens
Magnifies the specimen, usually by 10x; single lens
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Arm
Holds the tube in place and is used to carry the microscope
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Stage
Supports the slide for observation
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Coarse adjustment knob
Moves the stage up or down to focus on the specimen
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Fine adjustment knob
Sharpens an image
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Base
Provides a stable platform for the microscope