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What does the eyepiece or ocular lens contain?
What does the eyepiece or ocular lens contain?
What is the function of the body tube?
What is the function of the body tube?
Holds the eyepiece.
What is the purpose of the arm of the microscope?
What is the purpose of the arm of the microscope?
Supports the microscope.
What does the stage do?
What does the stage do?
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What is the use of the coarse adjustment knob?
What is the use of the coarse adjustment knob?
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What is the role of the fine adjustment knob?
What is the role of the fine adjustment knob?
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What does the revolving nosepiece hold?
What does the revolving nosepiece hold?
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What type of magnification does the low-power objective lens provide?
What type of magnification does the low-power objective lens provide?
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What type of magnification does the high-power objective lens provide?
What type of magnification does the high-power objective lens provide?
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What is the function of stage clips?
What is the function of stage clips?
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What does the light source do?
What does the light source do?
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What is the purpose of the diaphragm?
What is the purpose of the diaphragm?
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What is the base of the microscope?
What is the base of the microscope?
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What are objectives in terms of microscopes?
What are objectives in terms of microscopes?
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Study Notes
Compound Microscope Components
- Eyepiece/Ocular Lens: Contains the ocular lens; where the user looks to view the specimen.
- Body Tube: Hollow cylinder that connects the eyepiece to the objective lenses, facilitating light passage.
- Arm: Supports the structure of the microscope, connecting the base and the head.
- Stage: Flat platform that holds slides or specimens in place for observation.
Focusing Mechanisms
- Coarse Adjustment Knob: Used to make large adjustments to focus, suitable for low power objective lenses.
- Fine Adjustment Knob: Used for precise focusing, particularly with high power objective lenses to enhance detail in the image.
Optical Elements
- Revolving Nose Piece: Rotates to switch between different objective lenses, allowing varied levels of magnification.
- Low-Power Objective Lens: Shorter lens offering lower magnification power, facilitating initial specimen location.
- High-Power Objective Lens: Larger lens providing higher magnification for detailed observation of specimens.
Other Key Features
- Stage Clips: Hold and secure slides on the stage, preventing movement during observation.
- Light Source: Illuminates the specimen from below, enhancing visibility through the eyepiece.
- Diaphragm: Located under the stage; adjusts the amount of light that reaches the specimen for optimal viewing.
- Base: Provides stability and support for the entire microscope system.
Additional Microscopy Terminology
- Objectives: Lenses mounted on the revolving nose piece that determine the magnification and resolution of the specimen viewed.
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Test your knowledge of the parts and functions of a compound microscope with this labeled diagram quiz. Explore key terms like eyepiece, body tube, and stage with definitions provided. Perfect for students studying biology or microscopy.
