Biology- Cells- Microscopes

Light Microscope

Light Microscope

A type of microscope where light passes through the specimen to visualize cells, providing varying levels of clarity.

Electron Microscope

A more expensive type of microscope that offers higher magnification capabilities.

Magnification

The process of zooming in or out to observe the size of the specimen.

Resolution

The measure of how clear or blurry the image appears under the microscope.

Eyepiece

The part of the microscope where the observer looks through to view the specimen.

Coarse Focus

The adjustment knob used to make significant changes in magnification.

Fine Focus

The adjustment knob used for precise focusing.

Arm

The part of the microscope that connects the top and bottom components.

Stage

The platform where the specimen is placed for observation.

Light Source

The component that illuminates the specimen to enhance visibility.

Stage Clip

A mechanism used to secure the specimen in place on the stage.

Objective Lenses

Lenses that contribute to improving the magnification of the specimen.

Magnification Calculation

The formula M=I/A, where M represents magnification, I is the image size, and A is the actual size of the specimen.