Parts of the light microscope

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Microbiology

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Eyepiece
Contains the ocular lens. Magnification is 10x.
Contains the ocular lens. Magnification is 10x.
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Nose piece
Holds the high and low power objective lenses. Can be rotated to change magnification.
Holds the high and low power objective lenses. Can be rotated to change magnification.
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Objective lens
Magnification ranges from 4x-40x
Magnification ranges from 4x-40x
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Stage
Supports the slide that is being viewed.
Supports the slide that is being viewed.
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Light source
Projects light upward through the diaphragm, the slide, and the lens.
Projects light upward through the diaphragm, the slide, and the lens.
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Arm/neck
Used to support the microscope while carried.
Used to support the microscope while carried.
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Corse adjustment knob
Moves the stage up and down for magnification
Moves the stage up and down for magnification
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Fine adjustment knob
Moves the stage slightly to sharpen the image.
Moves the stage slightly to sharpen the image.
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Diaphragm
Regulates the amount of light on the specimen
Regulates the amount of light on the specimen
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Base
Supports the microscope
Supports the microscope
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