Compound Microscope Diagram | Quizlet
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17 Terms
TERM
Eyepiece
DEFINITION
Also called the ocular lens
Ocular
Another term for the eyepiece
TERM
Arm
DEFINITION
Connects the nosepiece to the rest of the microscope
TERM
Stage
DEFINITION
Holds the slide being viewed
TERM
Coarse Adjustment Knob
DEFINITION
Used to bring a specimen into view by making large adjustments to the stage
Focus
Being able to see a specimen clearly
TERM
Fine Adjustment Knob
DEFINITION
Helps to focus your view of a specimen by making small adjustments the the stage
TERM
Base
DEFINITION
Bottom part; used along with the arm to carry a microscope
TERM
Light Source
DEFINITION
May be a mirror, LED, or light bulb to allow you to see a specimen
Amount
How much light is allowed through
TERM
Diaphragm
DEFINITION
Regulates the amount of light projected through the opening in the stage
TERM
Stage clips
DEFINITION
Holds the slide in place
TERM
Objective Lenses
DEFINITION
Lenses that range from 10X to 40X that are attached to the nosepiece
TERM
Nosepiece
DEFINITION
Holds the objectives; can be rotated to change magnification (low to high power)
TERM
Body Tube
DEFINITION
Connects the ocular lens with the objectives
Magnification
the increase of an object's apparent size by using lenses or mirrors
Microscope Magnification Calculation
Multiply ocular lens magnification by objective lens magnification
-eyepiece x10 and objective magnification. (10x4= 40 total)
